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Old Town Hall with Astronomical ClockvsPrasna brana
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock and Powder Tower are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock is preferred by most reviewers compared to Powder Tower. Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Frommer's.
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
The Telegraph
Staromestske namesti 1, Prague 110 00 , Czech Republic
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Fodor's "This is a center of Prague life for tourists and locals alike." Full review
Frommer's "Crowds congregate in front of Old Town Hall's Astronomical Clock (Orloj) to watch the glockenspiel spectacle that occurs hourly from 8am to 8pm." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A hotchpotch of medieval buildings acquired piecemeal over the centuries, presided over by a tall Gothic tower with a splendid Astronomical Clock." Full review
Time Out "Established in 1338, the Old Town Hall was cobbled together over the centuries out of several adjoining houses." Full review
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Look out for the Old Town coat of arms, adopted by the whole city after 1784, which adorns the front of the Old Council Hall.
Afar Magazine "Installed in 1410, this magical landmark works still to this day." Full review
Let's Go "For a breathtaking view of the city and a very cozy bonding experience with dozens of other tourists thanks to the modern elevator planted in the medieval building, head to the top of the tower." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A powerful symbol of the magic of Prague, the clock represents the passing of time and life." Full review
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When the hour strikes, Christ appears with the twelve apostles, Death, the Turk, the Jew and Vanity.
Atlas Obscura "Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s. " Full review
The Telegraph "A focal point of the Staré Město district, as it’s known in Czech, the Astronomical Clock has chimed since 1410, testament to the avant-garde thinking that’s always held sway here." Full review
Prasna brana Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Frommer's
náměstí Republiky 5, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
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Fodor's "Used as storage space for gunpowder, this dark, imposing tower... offers a striking view of the Old Town and Prague Castle from the top." Full review
Lonely Planet "A passage to the north of St Vitus Cathedral leads to the Powder Tower, also called Mihulka, which was built in the 15th century as part of the castle’s defences." Full review
Time Out "The Powder Gate (or Tower) is a piece of late 15th-century flotsam, a lonely relic of the fortifications that used to ring the whole town." Full review
Afar Magazine "Only if you are particularly resourceful that you can discover certain treats the city has to offer." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An exhibition on the 2 nd floor presents the different towers in Prague, from the 12C to the TV tower." Full review
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From the top there is a fine panorama over the city.
Frommer's "The Old Town Powder Tower (as opposed to the Powder Tower in Prague Castle) was built in 1475 as one of the walled city's major gateways." Full review
