What is it?
Prague’s cultural powerhouses cast shadows over this small cement patio, which acts as a gathering space for audience members of the surrounding theatres in the hours before shows. In 2016, the rededication of the square in honour of Vaclav Havel saw the addition of a glowing red heart resting on the ground below his signature on the far wall. It’s also, unsurprisingly, a popular location for both organized and impromptu art events, from hosting one of Prague’s free pianos on the street to a sculptural garden installation of 100+ potted plants to massive open classes by the Czech National Ballet to mark International Dance Day.
Is it worth visiting?
If you are going to a show in any of the surrounding theatres, then you’ll be passing through regardless. The square is another in a long line of charming Prague plazas.
Time Out tip
The square often includes an installation as part of the Prague Signal Festival, a free outdoor light show that draws international crowds each October.
This review was fact-checked and updated in 2025.
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