Prague Astronomical Clock

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Murat Mrtdc

Level 5 Local Expert

Amazing and interesting… You should to visit it

goodbyeee

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Amazing

Татьяна

Level 18 Local Expert

PRAGUE CHIMES. Prazsky Orloy. Stare Mesto, PRAGUE. Old Town Square. Hundreds of years of history per square kilometer. They traded, executed, celebrated, and rioted here. Prague does not hide its skeletons. Literally. Do you see these guys in hoodie in the photo? The skinny guy with the scythe and his ghostly colleague? Don't be alarmed. These are the local guides. They have been working in shifts for six hundred years, and judging by the queues, the reviews are excellent))) The Prague Eagle is an astronomical clock on the tower of the Old Town Hall, operating for more than 600 years. Every hour, the crowd freezes: the windows open, the twelve apostles float by, the skeleton Death rings the bell and turns over the hourglass, the cock crowes. The performance lasts a minute, and the tourists disperse until the next hour. WHAT ELSE TO SEE in the Old Place • Charles Bridge - 30 sculptures, 14th century • Powder Tower - Gothic gate with observation deck • Clementinum - a former Jesuit monastery, now the National Library • The Josefov Jewish Quarter is the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe and a monument to Kafka • Tyn Temple - a Gothic basilica with two towering spires • Monument to Jan Gus recommendations • Climb the tower of the town hall, take a look at the Tyn Temple. • Come to Orloy 5 minutes before the start of the hour, otherwise you will be standing behind the tourists. • Attend an organ concert (posted on video). • In the evening, lights, music, mulled wine on the square. • Go to the Charles Bridge towards nightfall. He's completely different without the daytime crowds.

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@egorvazhin

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Prazsky Orloj is the most popular place in Prague, where all visitors of the city aspire to. The show repeats every hour. On the nearby Old Town Square, steam billows from the crowd during the Christmas holidays. Many people come here for a good mood and impressions: to see a donkey - a symbol of humility and faith, to taste beef on a spit, the famous Prague ice cream, to taste a delicious trdelnik and to taste hot mulled wine. Prague is decorated like a Christmas tree, and wherever you look, you see joyful and idle faces everywhere. New Year's Prague is beautiful.

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Александр Козар

Level 30 Local Expert

The Prague chimes are like one of the wonders of the world that must be seen. I have never seen such a watch anywhere. I don't want to get smart and retell the story, which is a lot on the Internet… but it is necessary to express your feelings about what you saw. They are located on the wall of the cathedral, which is located not far from the buildings around the perimeter of the square. Hence another unusual feature - a narrow place for a crowd of onlookers watching a puppet show that takes place every hour with the ringing of a bell announcing the passing of time. There's not much room there. But the clock is visible from the window of the hotel, where we settled specifically to enjoy the view from the window. It is impossible to understand the clock without knowing the meaning conceived by the author. But I did not know and did not figure it out. I just enjoyed the beauty and strangeness. We were at different times of the year (summer, autumn, winter). Prague fascinates with its antiquity and strangeness. We bought a souvenir in the form of chimes. They are still working.

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Mikhail S.

Level 30 Local Expert

Really beautiful. And the change of the hour is a whole performance. Be sure to take a look. Also take a guided tour to walk through the catacombs and climb Krasha: the city opens up beautifully from there.

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Людмила Хиля

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The Old Town Square is attractive to visitors of the capital with many attractions, one of them is the town hall with an astronomical clock, where a large number of people gather every hour to see a fascinating puppet show.

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Софья В.

Level 10 Local Expert

It makes no sense to write a review on a world-class landmark - you just have to come and see it)... Come first at the beginning of the hour to catch the performance, then at the same time to look at the people who are watching it. And then you can come at any time - just admire without haste and without crowds)...

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Максим

Level 30 Local Expert

A medieval clock tower mounted on the south wall of the tower of the Old Town Hall on the Old Town Square in Prague. They are the oldest working astronomical clocks in the world. Every hour from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., a performance in the spirit of the Middle Ages takes place on the Prague clock.

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Николай Сапрыкин

Level 6 Local Expert

I was here in 2013. This watch is etched right into my memory. He stood rooted to the spot, unable to take his eyes off - the dolls were moving, the dial was spinning, the figures were changing. I didn't understand anything at the time, but I was mesmerized. I'd like to review it now with some sense. A strong impression for a lifetime.

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Martik

Level 14 Local Expert

Another gorgeous architectural work of Prague!It is simply unimaginable that there is so much beauty in one city!I admire this building and the whole architecture of Prague!

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Наталья Р.

Level 7 Local Expert

A must-see place. Convenient location, from where you can walk to other interesting places, as well as quite good pubs are located nearby.

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Нонгвена Хамелеон

Level 30 Local Expert

An iconic Prague place that everyone should visit. In addition to the chimes themselves, there is something to see on the square, and there is access to the town hall. The main scourge of Prague is the crowds of tourists, but this is natural in such a beautiful city. MUST SEE.

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Ирина Канцер

Level 10 Local Expert

The first clock on the Old Town Tower was installed around 1402. However, due to improper maintenance or poor construction quality, they broke down and could not be repaired. In 1410, the watchmaker Mikulash from Kadin created the oldest parts of the famous clock - the astronomical part and the internal mechanism. The most accurate mechanism was developed by the scientist Jan Schindel, known for his achievements in the field of astronomy. The sculptural compositions were made by the famous Czech sculptor Peter Parlej. According to historical records, the watchmaker received not only a house and money for his work, but also a lifetime annual allowance.

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Наталь

Level 13 Local Expert

It's very beautiful there on Christmas Eve. they put up a gorgeous Christmas tree, shopping malls around. there are many shops and shops, a very atmospheric place.

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Александр Кудрин

Level 30 Local Expert

One of the most beautiful sights of Prague. Crowds of tourists come to watch the chimes and moving figures. Be careful! This is a favorite time for pickpockets, take care of your belongings.

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Евгений П.

Level 30 Local Expert

A clock installed in the Middle Ages on the Town Hall tower on the Old Town Square in Prague. This square itself is perfectly preserved and is the tourist center of Prague. Surrounded by restaurants, crowded with kiosks. The watch consists of three vertical dials, plus windows on the sides, where different figures appear every hour. It's a crazy sight, especially when you find out the age! You must see it! (metro is nearby)

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Aleks

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The astronomical clock Orloy, or as they are also called the Prague Chimes, is one of the symbols of the Czech capital. Tourists are constantly crowding around them, hoping to see a small colorful performance that takes place every hour. The first mention of the Orloy clock dates back to 1402. Since then, they have gone through countless reconstructions, restorations, and modernizations, but they have never left the Old Town Square. It is difficult to say what the watch looked like initially. It is known for sure that in 1410, thanks to the efforts of astronomer and mathematician Jan Schindel, they became mechanical and acquired the legendary astronomical dial. 80 years later, in 1490, the watch was modernized by master Ganush, who added a lower dial to it, and also "put a gloss on it" by decorating it with Gothic sculptures. In the XVII century, they were accompanied by figures of the apostles. As a result, the mechanism turned out to be really complicated. A special person was responsible for keeping the watch in good condition, but it was not always possible to find a decent specialist. Because of this, the chimes often broke down, and sometimes even stopped for a while on the orders of the king. In 1945, the clock faced a serious test – it burned down along with the Old Town Hall. Perhaps it was one of the most tragic moments for the residents of Prague during the Second World War. For three years, the best craftsmen in Europe assembled the Eagle literally by cogs. As a result, today 75% of the parts in the watch are old, original, and 25% are new. However, the mechanism was completely preserved – it remained the same as it was many years ago. The dial is surrounded by 12 animals – real and fictional. They did not appear here by chance, each has its own meaning, many are called upon to perform a protective function. There are 4 sculptures on the sides: a magician, a miser, a skeleton and a Turk, which are the personification of human vices. The lower dial of the Orloy represents the Manes calendar. There are also 4 sculptures around it: Archangel Michael, philosopher, chronicler and astronomer. Every hour from 8-00 to 20-00, the astronomical dial of the Orloy clock turns into a place where a real theatrical action is played out. Sculptures of Christ and the 12 apostles appear in the upper windows, then a real "struggle" with human vices unfolds. If you still decide to visit this amazing place, the Astronomical clock Orloy is located on the Old Town Square, right on the tower of the Town Hall of the same name. You can get here by metro (the nearest station is Staromestska), trams № 1, 2, 14, 17, 18, 25, 53 ( the stop is called the same as the metro station) or bus 194 (stop Staromestske namest? – it is located closest to the square). I highly recommend visiting. You won't regret it.

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сергей р

Level 27 Local Expert

A wonderful, beautiful historical place with attractions. It's been a long time, in my opinion, 12 apostles and knight figures are going to battle, I may be mistaken in the details, understand, the Czech Republic is the birthplace of delicious lager))) But definitely worth a visit

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Ольга Разумовская

Level 16 Local Expert

It's an amazing feeling. Which everyone needs to see. And the square itself is a very good place to walk, not only for tourists...

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Марина Ком

Level 29 Local Expert

It's beautiful)

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Ольга Ноян

Level 23 Local Expert

It's sticky

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Ксения Изольская

Level 21 Local Expert

The clock is like a clock) They call every hour. When we were in Prague, about 100 tourists gathered to look at the clock. We also held our breath waiting for a miracle and unusual videos. Here it is the long-awaited ringing and ... nothing special. The figures looked at each other, twirled and twitched a little) No wow. But we are from St. Petersburg, so we are sophisticated in terms of all sorts of unusual things. And for someone, this watch may become a very vivid memory!

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Ирина

Level 10 Local Expert

Not everyone knows, but you can go up to the observation deck. Stunning view of the city. You can also see how the figures of the apostles move when the clock rings. A small museum in the Orloy Tower.

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Макс

Level 13 Local Expert

The most important attraction of Prague from the point of view of most tourists. I recommend visiting on weekdays, because on weekends, crowds of Czechs join the crowds of tourists.

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Илья Константинов

Level 14 Local Expert

It's fun to stand with your head up and look at the changing sculptures. But it doesn't cause any special feelings.

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Виталий T

Level 24 Local Expert

One of the most recognizable sights of Prague, beauty :)

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Азиз

Level 11 Local Expert

A beautiful historical place. The watch is very interesting. We waited half an hour to see how they were moving, but to be honest, we didn't wait more than 10 minutes. The figures in the window spun, that's all. But still 5 stars from me, the square has the most historical views as for me.

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Чебурашка

Level 4 Local Expert

It's a wonderful place. The chimes are amazing, considering that they are more than 600 years old! The little performance that takes place every hour is fascinating. I am absolutely delighted!!!

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Олег Несмир

Level 4 Local Expert

There are a lot of people. You can watch the movie yourself. There is little information in Russian, and about the exhibits presented. Otherwise, it's great.

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Александр Вайнбендер

Level 7 Local Expert

I was in Prague for the first time, I really liked everything, well, the Old Town Square is just a beauty, both during the day and at night. There is still a great desire to visit this magnificent city and this particular place at least once more.

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Svetlana

Level 9 Local Expert

This is a beauty that is better to see once. A capital like Prague is bound to be seen) I wish everyone the opportunity to come here in person!

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Natalia Tabolina

Level 22 Local Expert

The magnificent sound of chimes every hour. They look great! Worth a visit

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Константин

Level 30 Local Expert

An incredible feeling of magic. Every hour, many tourists gather to watch the chimes strike.

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Сергей Алексеев

Level 14 Local Expert

It's beautiful and interesting. I didn't find any disadvantages

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Александр

Level 30 Local Expert

Disappointment... Until I saw it in person, I thought it would be like at the Obraztsov puppet theater, only better. It turned out that it seemed...

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Вадим Нелюбин

Level 5 Local Expert

It's beautiful and feels like I've entered ancient Europe, wonderful

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Cem Vargün

Level 24 Local Expert

It is one of the three atomic clocks in the world, and even the fact that it is still working is a reason for a visit in itself. This place is also surrounded by cafes, and no one comes here and leaves without seeing it...

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Павел

Level 21 Local Expert

Beauty! Every time I come to Prague, I visit this square. You can sit in outdoor cafes, plaid, grog!

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Светлана Строганова

Level 5 Local Expert

There are always a lot of people. But this is a must-see place) If you come in December, be sure to try hot chocolate (there is a separate tent on the square with only chocolate) and roasted chestnuts)

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Dzmitry Dzetsinkin

Level 12 Local Expert

Beautiful performances attract crowds of guests. Some figurines are periodically under repair. It's better to make a video. Carefully with things (it is better to keep them in front of you and close the pockets.)

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Наталья Андалюкевич

Level 7 Local Expert

The beauties of Prague are not transferable. You need to see it all with your own eyes.

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Mehmet .

Level 7 Local Expert

It's definitely exciting to see every tourist mechanical, spectacular hour.

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Arda Sönmez

Level 4 Local Expert

It's just perfect.

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Константин Бутымов

Level 30 Local Expert

The Old Town Square and the chimes are the hallmark of Prague and even the whole Czech Republic.

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Сергей.

Level 7 Local Expert

Favorite place to drink a beer with a shpikachka (klobaska - in Czech) There is music nearby, in general, super!!! Soon I will go there again, with pleasure, to my grandchildren...

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Сергей

Level 18 Local Expert

Choose early mornings and weekdays. There are a lot of tourists. Otherwise, it's all one Chinese store... The food is expensive and not tasty. See Prague from the inside in other places. Prague 3,7,6. Find interesting coffee shops and restaurants. Currency exchange... Song. Be careful, watch your hands) always take a check with the amount of how much you were given and within 3 hours, if you realize that you cheated on the course a lot, you can change it back. This is the law.

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Dmitry Anashkin

Level 13 Local Expert

It's beautiful, of course, but it's completely understandable why a huge crowd is constantly gathering there? To see how the dolls look out the window? The expectations were not justified. I liked the clock tower of Rezo Gabriadze in Tbilisi more))

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Дарина Д.

Level 10 Local Expert

It's amazing! This is a creation of human hands - it just needs to be seen!

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Александр Белов

Level 10 Local Expert

The rooster is cool out there. Crow only a little

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Prague Astronomical Clock

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