Old Town City Hall & Astronomical Clock

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Old Town City Hall & Astronomical Clock

This clock has been ticking since 1490 on the wall of the Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square. Every hour between 9am and 11pm, visitors can see the Apostles (small wooden figures) appear from the clock. At closer glance, one can see mystical zodiac signs on the clock face.

Useful Information

Address: Staroměstské nám. 1 (Old Town Square), Prague
Email: staromestskaradnice@prague.eu
Phone: +420 775 400 052
More Info: www.prague.eu/en/object/places/188/old-town-hall-with-astronomical-clock-staromestska-radnice-s-orlojem
Address: The Gothic tower: Mon 11am–9pm, Tue–Sun 9am–9pm (until 8pm in winter)
More Info: Basic CZK 250
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