Prague Astronomical Clock (Orloj)

Where it is & how to get there

• Location: On the Old Town Hall, Old Town Square.
• Show: The apostles appear every hour from 9:00 to 23:00.
• Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early for a good spot.

The story of the Astronomical Clock

The Prague Orloj was installed in 1410, making it one of the oldest working astronomical clocks in the world. Its dials show the position of the sun and moon, the zodiac and old Bohemian time.

Every hour, figures of the twelve apostles appear in two small windows above the dial, while a skeleton representing Death rings a bell.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Climb the Old Town Hall tower for views.
• Watch the show, then climb the Old Town Hall tower.
• Look at the calendar dial below the clock.

What's around the Astronomical Clock

• Old Town Hall towerViewpoint above the clock.
• Old Town SquareRight in front.
• Týn ChurchAcross the square.
• Havelské tržištěSmall open-air market.

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