Prague Astronomical Clock

Prague Astronomical Clock is a monument Staré Město Prague located in Czech Republic.

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    +420 224 226 878

  • Website

    orloj.eu

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Staroměstské nám. 4 110 00 Prague Czech Republic

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Hannah Parvaz

Climbing to the top of the tower gives you unparalleled views of the city . There's also a lift for those with walking difficulties. Every hour there's a clockwork performance that you need to see.

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Prazsky Orloj is the highlight of The Old Town Square. You'll want to stop to view the entire world's oldest medieval astronomical clock and the brilliant show of moving parts and figures it displays 

Amit Gaharwar

Quite fascinating. Do read about the clock before you visit to appreciate the history and technology related to the clock . The oldest working astronomical clock . A sea of tourists always clicking it.

Artyom Fedosov

There is a sad fact about its creator: the king asked him could he make another clock like this and when he answered that it's possible, king ordered to kill him, because it was supposed to be unique.

Nm

Don’t miss the view from the top !! The best spot to take pictures for the city center .. CROWDED !!

Cameron Brown

The view overlooking the city . Is definitely a must. It’s an adventure for anyone climbing to the top but it’s definitely worth it. ???? walking Shoes is a must! ;)

Darleny Lopez

You need to really understand the history behind the clock it's really tricky, but amazing. Make sure you pass by at any o'clock hour, don't miss the show

Murat

A must see tourist attraction . Always crowded , always a lot of tourists . Almost impossible to take a descent photo. So beautiful, so impressive, so colorful, so picturisque.

Naz Costante

architecture????????as always in Prague. the colors and the statues of the clock are incredible. its always crowded but a must see.☝????️

Tracey N

This clock has stayed in my mind since i saw it 21 years ago. It's so special! I love the skeletones. Praha / prague is such a beautiful friendly and beer loving place. Love it

Anastasia Demidenko

Restaurants around this clock are usually very expensive , but if you go further, you will find very good cafes with tasty home food ????????

muttibey

It is one of the beauties@of the city . Make sure that you go up@to the top and take a look at city from the top.

Carlo Pinna

buy the ticket online (210 CKZ): you can skip the line at the tower ticket office saving a lot of time.It includes a 1hr guided tour in different languages, featuring several halls and the underground

Já Kupka

Medieval astronomical clock and calndar allegedly by legendary master Hanush. Orloj is on south side of Old Town Hall Tower. Every hour show 12th apostoles in the two small windows. You must check it!

Todd Johnson

Learn the back story to the clock . Everything you see is symbolic.

Simple Discoveries

Best viewing of the chime/performance is the first one of the day at 9am...unless you really like standing in a sea of human tourists .

Jackson Tsai

Beautiful landmark and historical site ! This is a medieval clock , making it third oldest astronomical clock in the world

The Most Interesting Man in the World

For over 500 years, the people of Prague have been using this clock’s extraordinary and complicated astronomical dial to accurately pinpoint when happy hour begins.

Szymon Kaczmarczyk

Must have been a great way to impress peasants couple of hundreds years ago but feels a bit too brief and underwhelming. hack it - go inside the clock tower and watch those lovely clock figures there.

Amaury J

One of the oldest working astronomical clocks , from the 1400s, in the center of Prague. Was unfortunately under reconstruction when I went so I couldn't go up.

Sorina Chirita

Since you are here, spare some time and go up in the tower for great views over the Square! :) definitely worthed!

Alexandru Marinică ✈

The medieval astronomical clock adorns the southern wall of the Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a very popular tourist attraction .

Nikos Taskos

It is interesting to learn about how the mechanism functions. The technology behind it, is truly impressive and the clock being more than 600 years old, still ticks. However, it can get too crowded !

Noonamsom Narumon

Every hour they got a 26 seconds of a show - give you a laugh at the end though;) try come to see it at night - simply beautiful

Joe Wu

Every hour on the hour it's nice to watch the clock do something different, but be prepared that if you go in the peak hours of the day it's a tourist fest!

Stevanus Sanjaya

Be sure to check out the 12 apostles coming out from the clock once every hour.. And visit a grand cafe prague in front of it.. It serves great food and drinks while you wait for the clock

Stacy Bo Bacy

Goes off every hour from 9am-9pm. Keep your expectations low, as you’ll definitively hear someone in the crowd each time say, “That’s it?”

Taste of Prague

Type in "Klaster sv. Anezky Ceske" and go. In 15 minutes, you'll be enjoying National Gallery 's early Medieval art collections in serene gothic surroundings without any crowds. Eat at Lokal nearby.

Nataša Pejić

Very pretty and interesting. It's great having a local guide to explain every aspect of the clock to you. Very crowded , though.

Mustafa Aktas

Definitely the most favorable landmark in this spiritual city of momental ages! #Praha don't miss when clock hits to hour..

Levent Ertoglu

Oldest astronomical clock in the world. Dont miss the ceremony of the mini statues every hour

Alex Perin

A must see during a visit in Prague, don't miss the show every hour.

Felix Vladimirsky

Very beautiful place, must seen in Prague! Get at the top for amazing view !

M MAS

If you visit Prague & didn't see Prague's famous astronomical clock , you actually didn't visit Prague ????✌????️

Roman

Monumental a must see when visiting Prague catch the hour change for a pleasant surprise

Elif

A lot of history hidden, definitely worths climb up and watch the view .

Zara Khan

A visit to the square is a must. A very very busy square full of interesting restaurants , tourists and musicians !

hakan

a must seen place. especially the meaning of the symbols of the clock must be listened.

Hanan Mal

Just a beautiful site to be seen then to leave.Too many tourists & too many con artist trying to rip you off.. a shame as the true Prague’s much more beautiful than the character of these con artists !

Radovan Rybovic

Historical monument , a must see when visiting Prague.

Alerrandro Correa

The clock was first installed in 1410. This makes it the world's third-oldest astronomical clock and the oldest still in operation today.

Ilya Sokolov

The clock and the building are very beautiful. But it's very overcrowded even in the late night . Please avoid the restaurants around the clock ; they are overpriced and very touristic .

Zainab Y.

Ah-mazing !! One of my favorites in prague ❤️???? must visit ????????

Kate

The clock is interesting when you understand how it’s constructed . If you merely walk by it to observe, the nuances are lost

Suresh Sahani

The clock runs every hour so you can plan your visit accordingly to see the show.

Maria Beliakova

The most famous astromonical clock in the world. Now the tower is under reconstruction but clock is accessible.

Bryan Irace

Prague’s biggest tourist trap. The building that houses the clock is worth going up to the top of, for nice views of the city .

Marco Ortiz

This place is amazing and so is its history. It'll be hard to take a good picture, you better bring a fish eye or something.

Abdelrahman Abdelhafez

You HAVE to go up the tower for a terrific view of Prague. Get 4 souvenir pocket watches for the price of 3.

Damianos Aivazidis

The biggest tourist cliché in Prague ever. But still beautiful!

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