Old Town Hall, Gothic town hall in Old Town Square, Czech Republic
The medieval tower stands at 70 meters high, featuring an astronomical clock on its southern facade and Gothic architectural elements throughout the structure.
King John of Luxembourg authorized the construction in 1338, when Prague residents purchased an existing building and expanded it through neighboring properties over time.
Twenty-seven crosses embedded in the mosaic sidewalk mark the execution site of nobles who opposed Catholicism, leading to the Thirty Years War in 1618.
The tower observation deck remains accessible to visitors through an elevator or ramp system, operating from 9:00 to 22:00 most days of the week.
The astronomical clock mechanism controls multiple automated figures, including the Twelve Apostles and Death, while tracking celestial movements with three separate hands.
Location: Old Town
Location: Prague 1
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Staroměstské náměstí 1/3 110 00 Praha
Opening Hours: Monday 11:00-22:00; Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-22:00
Phone: +420221714714
Website: https://prague.eu/staromestskaradnice
GPS coordinates: 50.08711,14.42061
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
Prague features historical monuments from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The medieval center includes the Old Town Square with its astronomical clock. The royal castle overlooks the city from its hill. Charles Bridge connects the two banks of the Vltava. Religious buildings, museums, and theaters illustrate Gothic, Baroque, and modern architecture.
Prague Astronomical Clock
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At the Minute
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Dům U Zlatého rohu
77 m
Mikšův dům
38 m
Měšťanský dům U zlatého bažanta
79 m
Dům U Zlaté dvojky
70 m
Dům U Žluté sochy
84 m
Dům U Tří kominíčků
77 m
Dům U Tří mečů
76 m
Křišťálová stěna
10 m
Dům U Zlatého zvonku
84 m
Dům U Tří lip
78 m
Dům kramáře Kříže
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U Červené růže
70 m
Socha lva na rohu domu Staroměstské náměstí 3/2
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U Zlaté husy (Eski Şehir)
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Statue of St. Florian at Old Town Square 29
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Statue of St. Joseph at Old Town Square 27
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1621 execution memorial at the Old Town Square
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U zlatého anděla
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