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Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock (Staromestska Radnice)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 180 attractions in Prague
Traveler 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 stare more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Landmark/point of interest, Tourist/visitor center
Address: Staromestske namesti 1 Prague 110 00
Czech Republic
Tel: 420 724 508 584

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5 of 5 stars
MattBanbury   5 contributions
Banbury
Nov 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Old Town Hall on the Old Town Square is a must see and a must climb! After a climb to the top you are rewarded by 360 degree views of Prague, the likes of which I have not found elsewhere in the city. It is higher than both of the Charles Bridge Towers so if you only climb one... more

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2 of 5 stars
sanuk_9   36 contributions
Derbyshire
Jul 20, 2009

We happened to be passing when the hour struck and how pleased we were. Some people had waited there for 20 minutes, trust me it is only worth a 2 minute wait. If you think back to when it was first used then it is amazing but in this day and age it was very disappointing more

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5 of 5 stars
SassyColorado   3 contributions
Colorado
Oct 9, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Suffering from colds, my husband and I knew we could not stand in the crowd gathering to watch the hourly event at the Astronomical Clock -- but the Grand Cafe Praha, directly across the street, has tables in front of windows directly across from the clock. Grab one of those of tables at the window, enjoy some refreshments and get... more

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2 of 5 stars
SBrom   3 contributions
Stafford
Sep 22, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Old Square, Town Hall and Clock were lovely to see early in the morning, before the crowds appear. Even whencrowded, the atmosphere is still lovely. However, BEWARE of changing money around this area. I was standing waiting at a money exchange booth, when my husband was approached by a small, well-dressed, possibly Indian man, offering a better rate than the... more

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3 of 5 stars
slayer1   3 contributions
England
Sep 17, 2008

not as exciting as everyone seems to think, seen one clock perform seen them all more

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5 of 5 stars
Larkie25   210 contributions
Sunshine State
Aug 10, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Seeing the clock: pretty neat Seeing the clock chime the hour: Could have lived without it Going up in the tower: One of my favorite parts of our trip in Prague! The tower view was wonderful, just see the pictures. I could have stayed up there forever. We saw all of the square, the castle, the bridge, neat side streets,... more

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5 of 5 stars
caddy9268   5 contributions
caddy9268
Jul 15, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Not only is the Clock really cool looking, the view from the top of the tower is amazing!!! I didn't do the tour so I can not comment on that but i did pay the 75c to go to the top and check out the view and was throughly impressed. I personally thought the view was as good with not... more

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4 of 5 stars
Janda05   96 contributions
New York
Apr 27, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

It's funny just how large the crowd gets for the same show every hour. But you will probably watch it more than once. The sound the doors make when they closed made me laugh every time. Don't worry about getting a great spot early, it's not a big deal, as you can see from wherever you are. The clock isn't... more

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4 of 5 stars
JK01   136 contributions
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 11, 2007
8
people found this review helpful

The clock is very tall and impressive. This is a must-see site in Prague, and a tourist should be sure to be there when the clock strikes to see the figures. Inside is tourist information with many brochures as well as vendors attempting to sell tickets to musical performances. Opposite the clock are several bars with high prices by Czech... more

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4 of 5 stars
KeithMajor   129 contributions
Bristol, England
Nov 20, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

Take a seat, enjoy a coffee overlooking this unusual attraction. The Apostles' show is over very quickly but it is worth seeing at least once! more

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Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock (Staromestska Radnice) Address

Staromestske namesti 1, Prague 110 00 , Czech Republic
Tel: 420 724 508 584