Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock vs Prasna 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
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A hotchpotch of medieval buildings acquired piecemeal over the centuries, presided over by a tall Gothic tower with a splendid Astronomical Clock."
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Time Out
"Established in 1338, the Old Town Hall was cobbled together over the centuries out of several adjoining houses."
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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."
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Prasna brana
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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."
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Lonely Planet
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"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."
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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."
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Afar Magazine
"Only if you are particularly resourceful that you can discover certain treats the city has to offer."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"An exhibition on the 2 nd floor presents the different towers in Prague, from the 12C to the TV tower."
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From the top there is a fine panorama over the city.