Hello Prague: The Astronomical Clock On The Old Town City Hall
Continuing our tour of Prague, I now present to you, one of the top tourist attractions in Prague, the Astronomical clock! Between you and me, yes it is very old and significant, a great work of craftmanship and beautiful, but given everything else Prague has to offer, hmmmm, this clock is way down on my list of things to see. But hey, it is part of the Old Town City Hall, that is a must, so take a look at the clock, on your way in, and if you can, do plan to be there for the little show of figures on the hour, (the walk of the apostles) but don’t sweat it if you can’t, (don’t tell anyone I said that) you can always see the fun musical clock in Central Park NYC, where you can see the entire figures, or witness it on video, just sayin. Because dear readers Prague is AMAZING and with so much to see, waiting around is not the wisest choice, then again there is a Starbucks right next door, and lots of entertainment in the Old Town Square, so you decide.
The Prague Astronomical Clock, or Prague Orlo is a medieval astronomical clock, first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still operating. That is seriously antique, wow. Okay, maybe you should wait around to see the little figures after all? While you are waiting, lets take a closer look at this special clock!
The Astronomical Clock is mounted on the Old Town City Hall building, seen above, but on the facade to the left side, just around the corner.
Here is a view of the clock from the side, with the entrance to the Old Town Hall Tower just to the left of the clock.
And yes, it has been renovated as recently as 2018,which is why it looks so new!
Here are the crowds gathering on the hour to see the “walk of the apostles, (seen from above in the Old Town Tower view gallery) which is difficult to see and happens just in those two blue checkered windows, which open. The golden bird, or rooster flaps its wings, which is sweet.
Gorgeous!
Okay, now you know a bit about the Astronomical Clock in Prague, don’t forget to notice it when you are in the Old Town Square!
