Experts' Choice Award Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
What the experts agree on
Prague's iconic 1410 Astronomical Clock draws crowds hourly for its glockenspiel show. Climb the Gothic tower for stunning city views, though the elevator gets packed with fellow tourists.
“Crowds congregate in front of Old Town Hall's Astronomical Clock (Orloj) to watch the glockenspiel spectacle that occurs hourly from 8am to 8pm.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "This is a center of Prague life for tourists and locals alike." 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.
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
