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The Prague astronomical clock or Prague Orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj [praʃskiː orloj]) is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation.
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Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock mounted on the...
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Prague. The Prague astronomical clock at the Old Town Hall...
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Astronomical Clock. The mediaeval tower clock is located at the southern side of the Old Town Hall Tower. When the clock strikes the hour (from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.), the procession of the Twelve Apostles sets in motion. Show on map.
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The Prague Astronomical Clock is one of the world's oldest fully functional astronomical clocks.
Jun 13, 2023 · The Prague Astronomical Clock is a medieval masterpiece, and one of the best examples of its kind. It’s one of the foremost landmarks of Prague, occupying the base of the Old Town Hall Tower. Watching the clock strike the hour is one of the most popular things to do in Prague.
1410 Imperial clockmaker Mikuláš of Kadaň creates a unique clockwork which was remarkable for the fact that in the multi-cultural city that Prague inarguably was, one could use different ways to tell the time. 1458 George of Poděbrady chosen King of Bohemia at the Town Hall.
