Orloj - Astronomical clock on Old Town Square

A number of fictitious legends relate to this Clock. For a long time it was believed that it was built sometime around 1490 by a clockmaster Hanus - Jan Ruze. Even old town legends speak about it, but it has only been possible in recent times to prove convincingly that the Prague Astronomical Clock is considerably older and that it was made in the year 1410.

Through its life the clock has undergone several renovations and repairs. In 1490, a calendar dial was added to the clock under the astrolabe on the clock face. During this renovation the entire clock was ornamented with Vladislav Gothic sculptures made of stone.

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Architecture - Astronomical clock of Prague
Orloj detail photo
Astronomical clock sculptures