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The Astronomical Clock
Advantages: Display is free to watch, the clock tower itself is beautifully designed Disadvantages: The display is not as impressive as I thought it would be
The Astronomical Clock is located in the middle of the Old Town Centre and is actually mounted on the southern wall of the Old Town Hall. The Clock is one of the most popular attractions in Prague and hundreds of tourists gather at the base of the clock just before the hour to see the clock chime. The astronomical dial on the clock represents the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and also displays other various astronomical details. The mechanical ... ...the clock, these being the astronomical dial, the stationary background and the Zodiacal ring.
I visited this attraction at around midday and we got to the clock at around a quarter to the hour. At this time there were not too many people around, although the crowds soon began to gather. Before we knew it, there were hundreds of people around us, all waiting to see the clock chime and the display that happens every hour on the hour.
Once the hour ...
Jamie73 25.01.2008 · Read full review
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