Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
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The Old Town Hall is one of the most significant monuments in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1338 as the administrative seat for Prague's Old Town. Now, it is mainly used for the ceremonial purposes of the capital city, Prague. The historical town hall consists of a set of five medieval houses, the corner of which is adorned with a historical astronomical clock, a gothic oriel window and a massive rectangular tower. The lookout gallery on the town hall tower offers the most beautiful view of Prague. A tour of the historical halls in the Old Town Hall is a unique experience. The expensively decorated rooms date from various periods and are examples of the remarkable development of the town hall complex. The guided tours in various languages are organised in hourly intervals.
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Neighborhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighborhoods in town represents the medieval heart of Prague. It’s no surprise it is bustling with tourists every time of day. Križovnický square, overlooking Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background, is probably the most beautiful square in the city. Its unique historical atmosphere of gothic houses and churches, cobblestone streets and squares, and stone towers blend together with the modern era. A vast array of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, international brand shops, galleries and hotels bring life to the old city. With its charming and picturesque cobblestone streets, the nightlife and parties will surely be unforgettable.
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- Old Town • 5 min walk
- bridge • 6 min walk
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- ThepikToronto, Canada161 contributionsDo the guided tour!We did a tour of the cellar as well as went to the top of the tower. It was pretty cool to hear some Czech history as well as spend our time up above the tour with an amazing viewpoint of the square and city view. Highly worth the costVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 6, 2023
- HawkEye1333New Delhi, India54 contributionsMagical clock in Magical PragueThis is a very old and scientifically built astronomical clock which tells an array of information which is applicable to Prague specifically. At the hour it’s quite an experience with the click coming alive . A local guide usually explains the intricate clock . Well worth many visits.Pork and sausages nearby must be tried . They are delicious. Will visit againVisited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 9, 2023
- Nikko4MeMilford, Massachusetts5,936 contributionsWorth seeing on the hour!!!!The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation. The medieval tower clock is located at the southern side of the Old Town Hall Tower. When the clock strikes the hour (9am to 11pm), the procession of the 12 apostles starts and ends with the golden rooster that crows!! Fun to watch!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 3, 2023
- Johnny TrekkieSan Diego, California11,346 contributionsFascinating!In today's modern world of internet, computers, 3D movies, smartphones, Instagram, and videogames, I can see why the average low attention span and uneducated American tourist will be disappointed in Prague's Astronomical Clock. And of course the hordes of tourists surrounding you while you try to video record the entire mechanical show of each hour. But give this old clock some credit! It dates all the way back to 1410...that really old! What we see now was completed in 1791, that's over 200 years old! Considering how bad most people are about math, engineering, and science in today's world...this is a really awesome old clock!Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten November 21, 2023
- Joyce JLiverpool, United Kingdom1,168 contributionsA stunning square with Christmas MarketsWe visited for the Old Town Square for the Christmas Markets and we were not disappointed. A beautiful square with so many stunning buildings, including churches & monuments. The Christmas stalls were mainly selling delicious smelling food & drink but also lots selling Christmas gifts & novelties. The smell of cinnamon was lovely & the mulled wine. The centre piece was a huge tree decorated with baubles and lights. We visited firstly during the day and loved it but we returned the following day in the evening and it was spectacular the lights were amazing (the tree is switched on fully every evening) the whole square had a different feel to it so alive & vibrant. The food smelled even better & we succumbed to a hot dog each which was delicious plus my husband tried the old Prague ham. There was music & lights and it felt so festive it was very heartwarming to experience it. You can even go on a horse drawn carriage ride A lot busier than daytime as there were people everywhere but everyone was in good spirits. If you're there for Christmas it's a must The astrological clock area is packed when the clock is ready to chime and it's a must see but maybe a little disappointing especially for those who waited for quite a long time for a prime spot.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 17, 2023
- Irina BCambridge, United Kingdom22 contributionsBest part of PragueThis is best part of Prague. It's so pretty, historical buildings, lovely restaurants/ bars around, souvenir shops, church. Such a great atmosphere. And Astronomical Clock looks so unique. I went to the top of the building, what a beautiful view of the city. Definitely one of the best city in Europe.Visited January 2024Traveled soloWritten January 27, 2024
- S RBasildon, United Kingdom15 contributionsMUST DO WHEN VISITING PRAGUEAbsolutely brilliant, great value for money and a true insight into the history of Prague itself. Eva was an absolutely amazing tour guide who offered us a fountain of knowledge which made our trip all the better. Make sure to visit the underground areas, that was my favourite!Hello, thank you for your kind message and review. We are really glad that you had such a positive experience with the tour of the Old Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock and we are also happy that our guide Eva contributed to it, which made the tour much more interesting for you. The tour of the underground areas is only possible with a guide, so we are glad that you have arranged this way of tour, which is included in the price of each ticket. We will pass on your words of praise to our guide Eva, who will also be very pleased. Thank you for your visit and we hope you will come and visit us again sometime. Best regards, Prague City TourismWritten February 15, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 7, 2024
- JonesTheCakeyAbergele, United Kingdom34 contributionsGreat Way to See the Interior of an Iconic Building.Great guided tour lasting just under an hour. Fascinating insight to the Old Town Hall rooms, including the cellars, and close up interior viewing point of the clock’s 12 apostles, and access to open air balcony at top of clock tower giving 360 degree views of Prague. Tour Guide, Petr, was very informative, giving concise history of the building, artefacts and city without overloading and keeping the group’s attention. Would definitely recommend this as a ‘must do’; well worth it.Hello, thank you for your kind message and review. We are really pleased that you decided to take the tour and that with your guide Petr, his engaging commentary and tour of all the places and corners, the visit to the Old Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock became a fascinating experience for you. We greatly appreciate how you can appreciate the beauty of this important monument. We sincerely hope that you will come back again and enjoy the same pleasant experience as you did now. Yours sincerely, Prague City TourismWritten February 15, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 7, 2024
- TommoMelbourne, Australia55,995 contributionsThird-oldest astronomical clockAttached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, is the medieval astronomical clock. Its a very popular attraction and always attracting crowds. This clock was installed in 1410 and is the third-oldest astronomical clock and the only one still operating. We watched the hourly show depicting "The Walk of the Apostles" The figure of a skeleton during the show represents Death.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 9, 2024
- Millie BLondon, United Kingdom147 contributionsUnexpected highlight of our trip!Put this on your “must see” list when you’re visiting Prague! We didn’t really know what to expect and thought it’d just be a self guided tour of an old building with a unique clock. But this was fantastic! The views from the top are spectacular and we spent a long time up there taking in Prague. The building’s history is rich and, our tour guide, Eva, really brought it to life. Walked away having had a great afternoon and feeling like we really learnt something.Hello, thank you for your kind message and review. We are very glad that you enjoyed your visit to the Old Town Hall with the astronomical clock and that you had an experience that you will remember for a long time. We are pleased that you decided to take part in a guided tour, thanks to which you could not only get a glimpse of our history, but also learn about how the astronomical clock works, enjoy the magnificent view from the town hall tower and, last but not least, you could also take a look underground, which is only possible during a guided tour. We promise you that the words of praise will reach the guide Eva, who will also be very happy about it. Thank you again and we look forward to your next visit. Kind regards, Prague City TourismWritten February 26, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 10, 2024
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clare323
Surrey, UK47 contributions
Mar 2020
This clock gets a lot of tourists every time it chimes as all of the big groups base their tours around it. There are quite a few bars surrounding the square so you car see and hear it while enjoying a drink or 2 (or more :)) - just be prepared for the price of the drinks. The clock itself is good to see once - all of the moving pieces are interesting and surprising it still works but you don't have to see it everyday.
Written October 22, 2020
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SWH100
Cardiff, UK1,725 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The 600 year old astronomical clock was amazing. The skeleton ringing the bell was so cool. This is definitely a must see when in Prague. We watched it a few times in the day and once again at night. I saw something different every time I watched it. The engineering behind it is so clever. Make sure you watch out for pick pockets though. We also paid to go up the Old Town Hall tower. The views were stunning. Really nice to see an overview of the old town. However, we were only up the tower for 5 mins and for 250CZK (about £9) it felt a bit over priced. We preferred the Old Town Bridge Tower with the view of Charles Bridge and Lesser town for only 100CZK (about £3.70).
Written February 9, 2020
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Daniel G
Melbourne, Australia4,406 contributions
Jan 2020
Prague is a on of most beautiful cities in Europe, but its old town is a jewel in its crown.it is a pleasure to walk and explore charming narrow streets with amazing old building and churches full of souvenir and small restaurants. in central square is always crowd watching most attractive part of it - astronomical clock. it is great piece of engineering. it shows month (as per zodiac), day and time, however time on this clock is counting not from midnight, as we regular to count. it is counting from the sun set (or first star)of the day before, as per old Jewish tradition, where new day starts in evening with first star showing itself. So time in this clock depends of seasons.
Written January 23, 2020
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CCPage90
Reading, UK133 contributions
Feb 2020
Looks cool but you’ll probably find the history behind the clock a little more interesting than its hourly show which if somewhat underwhelming.
Tourists can spend up to 30 minutes waiting to see the hourly show. If you’re there, passing by and want to see it, don’t turn up more than a couple minutes to the hour.
Tourists can spend up to 30 minutes waiting to see the hourly show. If you’re there, passing by and want to see it, don’t turn up more than a couple minutes to the hour.
Written February 16, 2020
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trekker27nyc
London, UK81 contributions
Nov 2021
There is a 50% discount on admission - every day for the first hour after opening. Anytime after the first hour, there is also a 10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online. Would highly recommend taking the guided tour, which is available only during certain times so check the schedule. Tours are available in multiple languages and registration is required at the ticket office. The cost of the guided tour is included with your purchased ticket.
Written December 29, 2021
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leedjjck
Tolland, CT985 contributions
Nov 2019
Old Town Hall with its Clock in Old Town Square is worth a visit if you are in Prague, waiting for the Clock to function at the top of the hour is a must see/do. Just watch out for your pockets when the clock does it thing since everyone is looking up. Another must do is to pay for the views at the top of the tower, great view of the square from the top and of Prague, worth the price of the ticket!
Written January 10, 2020
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Moetbubbles
Sandwich, UK1,325 contributions
Jan 2020
We stayed in Prague for 5 days and every day we would venture to the old town, i love anything historic and for me it beat the roads with its numerous designer shops.
It gets very busy so you have to choose your times, great place to sit and people watch in one of the many cafes and obviously to watch the Astronomical clock do its thing.
The clock was installed in 1410 and is the third oldest Astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still working. The Astronomical dial represents the sun and moon, It has various statues of catholic saints on either side of it and on the hour gives a great performance of the Apostles walk also look out for the skeleton representing death.
There is a local legend that states the city will suffer if the clock is neglected.
It gets very busy so you have to choose your times, great place to sit and people watch in one of the many cafes and obviously to watch the Astronomical clock do its thing.
The clock was installed in 1410 and is the third oldest Astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still working. The Astronomical dial represents the sun and moon, It has various statues of catholic saints on either side of it and on the hour gives a great performance of the Apostles walk also look out for the skeleton representing death.
There is a local legend that states the city will suffer if the clock is neglected.
Written February 20, 2020
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sberry20
Washington, DC125 contributions
Feb 2020
Great view of the city, but it is small at the top. When you walk into the information center, you have to go up to the 3rd floor to buy a ticket, one night there was 20-30 people waiting for the elevator so opted to go back another night. No one was waiting, so went to the 3rd floor, bought a ticket and went up. Maybe 20 people at the top, which was nice for taking pictures. We took the elevator to the top and walked the ramp down. Not sure how that works if its busier (ie the lift may only be for those that cannot walk up the ramp).
Written February 17, 2020
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mikeankirsty
Devon128 contributions
Nov 2019
First the good news the views from the top are well worth the climb up the stairs, however the control of the people waiting to walk around the top was extremely poor. There were signs to say everyone should go round clockwise but as there was no one to ensure that was happening people began to go both ways trying to get the best views. It became extremely cramped with everyone trying to get past each other. At times we felt it was actually dangerous. It would have only taken someone to become claustrophobic and it could easily have become serious very quickly. When we mentioned it to a member of staff they simply said they were short staffed and there was nothing they could do. We got the impression it was not the first time this had happened. This is simply not acceptable
Written January 15, 2020
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John M
Seattle, WA110 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
The Astrological Clock is beautiful and the way it works is fascinating. The square around the clock is packed to the brim every hour with tour groups and individual tourists. I don’t know how common pick-pockets are in Prague, but this would be a good place for them. Just be cautious.
Make sure to get there at least 15 minutes before an hour to get a decent view. On the hour, the clock chimes, music plays, and figures move. It’s a fun short activity if you’re in the area!
Make sure to get there at least 15 minutes before an hour to get a decent view. On the hour, the clock chimes, music plays, and figures move. It’s a fun short activity if you’re in the area!
Written January 4, 2020
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Hi, for the Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock in Prague, if I just enter the old town hall to take a look and see the mechanism behind the clock by on our own, not joined the guided tour, do I need to pay any fee? can I do that on our own, not joining the tour if I don't see the basement? thanks.
Written February 19, 2024
You can see the clock action from the outside without any payment, but we also bought tickets to go up the tower and enjoy the nice view of the square and the city.
Written February 25, 2024
How much does it cost per person to go up the tower to the viewing point?thanks
Written March 26, 2023
It’s definitely worth the walk up via the Town Hall chambers, which are full of interest in their own right. 150 Czech koruna is the price. It’s not to be missed, view from the top is amazing.
Written March 27, 2023
Buongiorno, volevo sapere: l'orologio astronomico è ancora in restauro oppure si vede normalmente?grazie
Written March 8, 2023
ciao
io ci sono stata a gennaio 2023 ed era normalmente visitabile.
Written March 10, 2023
Per i pagamenti si possono usare carte prepagate? E quali?
Written September 1, 2022
Basta che siano di circuito internazionale...visa, Mastercard.....
Written September 7, 2022
Hello! Where can I buy the ticket to enter the clock tower? Just at the doorstep there?
Written August 28, 2022
Yes I’ve just come back from Prague. To the left of the clock is a door go through and either take the lift or stairs to the third floor. There you can pay for your admission to the viewing point. You can also pay for a lift pass up to the viewing point at an extra cost. Beware this lift is manned so no ticket no lift. Otherwise you will walk to it. You walk up slopes until you reach a spiral stair case . It’s not very exhaustive
Written March 27, 2023
Sarò lì ad inizi dicembre ove alloggiare città vecchia ? Oppure piazza Venceslao?
Cerco movimento la sera fast food vita notturna ma anche posizione strategica per visitare L città
Written August 31, 2020
Ti consiglio Mala Strana che è la parte nuova di Praga, con tanti fast food e altri locali cool, e che la sera è più viva rispetto alla città vecchia
Written August 31, 2020
We’d like to visit Prague in June and walk around mist if the main sites of interest. Is it very busy in June?
Written February 3, 2020
Prague is always busy! I don’t think the tourist season ever stops but you should still go - it’s really beautiful ... and if you like classical music you’ll find lots of great concerts.
Written February 3, 2020
Sapete dirmi se l'orologio astronomico a Maggio 2020 sarà visibile?Perchè ho saputo che è in restauro, io andrei a Praga soprattutto per vedere l'orologio,ma se non c'è cambio destinazione e quando sarà nuovamente visibile ci andrò.Aggiornatemi perfavore perchè prenotavo la prossima settimana.Grazie in anticipo.
Written January 19, 2020
Sono stato a dicembre tutto visibile
Written January 19, 2020
May I know if I buy a mobile ticket, can I join the guided tour for free? Can I book the guided tour online by email first? Is there any restriction on the time of the climb to the tower and the guided tour? Do they need to be, say, within two hours?
Written April 15, 2019
Hi, I’m not sure about the online ticket, but when you arrive go to the desk upstairs (next to the entrance to the town hall), you can book the time slots for the guided tour for the basement and town hall tour from that desk. I would recommend booking the time slots for this before going to visit the clock tower. When we went the ticket lasted all day for all 3 features, but you can only do each one once. We had to go back after a few hours wait for the basement tour as you are not allowed to do this by yourself and the slots were booked. Hope this helps. Enjoy.
Written April 15, 2019
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