The Astronomical Clock Tower is one of the structures that tourists want to see and spend the most time in Prague, which is located in Prague’s old town square and has been considered one of the greatest treasures of the city for 600 years.. Although there is no definite information about the tower, there are many legends about the tower.. The most important of these is that the tower was built by Master Hanus in 1410.
The Prague Assembly was so fascinated by this clock that it feared Hanus would make a similar clock in other European Countries.. So, one evening, the Assembly made Hanus go blind and his worries vanished so that the wonderful hour was and remains only in Prague.. More precisely, I can say that now they had to accept it too.. However, it is quite possible to hear many more legends about this Astronomical Clock.
Information about the Astronomical Clock Tower
This Astronomical Clock, on which you can see the celestial bodies, is available every hour. head presents different figures. Young and old await that magnificent moment in front of this clock, regardless of summer or winter.. Even though it looks like an ordinary watch from a distance, I think you can really enjoy it when you catch that moment of change every hour.. The figures on the watch are the Ottoman playing the mandolin, the skeleton, the jew holding the gold purse, and the model holding the mirror.. Different figures appear every hour.
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This Astronomical Clock Tower located in the Old Town Square Prague is one of the major tourist attractions that should be on your list of places to visit.. Getting to the clock is quite simple.. First of all, you need to come to the Old Town Square, where the clock is located.. For this, it will be enough to reach Staromestske Radnice or Staromestske Namesti stop by using trams 17, 18 and 53.. You can also reach the square by bus number 133.
The Astronomical Clock Tower is within 10-15 minutes’ walking distance from the most popular places in Prague, such as the Dancing House, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
