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Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock (Staromestska Radnice)

Staromestske namesti 1, Prague 110 00 , Czech Republic (Praha 1)
420 724 508 584
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As featured in 3 days in Prague
Ranked #11 of 193 attractions in Prague
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: The best place in Prague.  Try to avoid during the busier times to get the most out of it.  Everytime you walk past this place you will stop and... more »
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New York City, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Tourists wait around for the hour to pass hoping to see several movable figures. Don't bother. They barely move.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Great place with a rich history. Strongly recommend to take a guided tour to this place to hear some great stories from old times.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The clock is fabulous. Each hour it chimes at the top figures appear at a window amazing. The clock face is a work of art beautiful and very colourful. Gets crowded when it is due to chime so watch out for pickpockets.

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Copenhagen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

full of restaurants. the clock rings every hour on the hour. nice place to hang out and have a cafe or snack, even lunch. prices are affordable. a tourists spot. u can take a ricksha in this place

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Atlanta GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The 12 Apostles /astronomical clock was just plain amazing when you consider that it was built in the 1400's and survived WWII with a little rebuilding. Here's a great tip for the clock. Plan to stay for two top of the hours so you can experience once at ground level (large crowds) then immediately go inside and ride the elevator... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The clock is a marvel of medieval engineering but the performance on the hour is a bit disappointing. We were lucky enough that a local group of singers provided an impromptu performance. If you feel inclined you can climb up the tower for a great view over the old town.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

You only need to see it once, but you should see it. The delightful mechanical Astronomical Clock is a must see. Don't get too close- it can get pretty crowded and it's nice to have some perspective.

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wolverhampton
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Was nice to see but was not that impressive compared to other things to look at. Was not very busy here and we just took a few photos then moved on.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We waited for the clock to strike and were disappointed .We thought it would be more entertaining than it was. It was one of the highlights for some people as the place was crowded waiting for it.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Any Prague native will tell you this a must do. In the heart of Prague, the Astronomical Clock goes off every hour, on the hour and you get a show from it. Go early, as it does get crowded with people and be ready with camera/video for the clock. You can also go up the Hall tower if you'd like... More

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