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Prague Astronomical Clock
CultureVisit: ~15 min
The Orloj is on the south façade of the Old Town Hall and dates from 1410, the work of the clockmaker Mikuláš of Kadaň and the astronomer Jan Šindel. It combines an astrolabe showing the positions of the Sun and the Moon with a calendar of medallions and, every hour, the parade of the apostles in the upper windows, with the figure of Death ringing the bell. It is one of the oldest working astronomical clocks in the world.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Prague Astronomical Clock: 2 missions
- Find the astrolabe dial and the calendarLook at the upper dial, with the Sun and the Moon, and the lower dial with the calendar medallions; identify both from the square.
- Watch the parade of the apostlesStand in front of the Town Hall tower a few minutes before the hour and watch the upper windows until the parade ends.
Near Prague Astronomical Clock
Old Town Square75 m awayJan Hus Memorial92 m awayChurch of St Nicholas (Old Town)106 m awayKinský Palace137 m awayChurch of Our Lady before Týn158 m awayMaisel Synagogue234 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Prague Astronomical Clock?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Prague Astronomical Clock?
Find the astrolabe dial and the calendar and Watch the parade of the apostles.
What is there to see near Prague Astronomical Clock?
Old Town Square (75 m), Jan Hus Memorial (92 m) and Church of St Nicholas (Old Town) (106 m).
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