Mariánské náměstí (translated as ''Virgin Mary Square'') is a square in

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in Czechia. It is surrounded by significant public buildings such Clementinum with National library, New City Hall with Mayor of the City of Prague residence and

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, Clam-Gallas Palace and Trauttmansdorff Palace.

History

Current name of the square is derived from extinct Church of Virgin Mary Na louži, which was placed next to the current Clam-Gallas Palace. In 20th century, the square began to be used as a big car parking space. In 2019,

decided that the square will be turned into a pedestrian zone. Prague Institute of Planning and Development decided that Czech architectonic studio Xtopic will create a study about how the square should look like in the future. The rebuild should be done by 2024. From

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in September 2019, the car park was canceled. Cultural events will take place on the square instead.

References

{{Commons category, Mariánské náměstí (Prague) Squares in Prague Old Town (Prague)