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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Neighbourhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighbourhoods 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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- Elina MichaelidouLondon, United Kingdom584 contributionsBest views of PragueThe highlight of our visit to the Old Town Hall was the views from the top of the Astronomical Clock. The rest of the museum did not meet our expectations. When we visited some of the rooms were closed for another event and those that were open did not provide much explanation. I was expecting to find more information about how the astronomical clock functions but the only thing that we could see was some of the figures on display. For that, it's best to be in that room at the hour to see them moving. Maybe if we took a guided tour it would have been better. We also did a guided tour of the underground vaults (the only way to visit them) and this was much more informative and provided interesting information.Visited June 2022Written 12 December 2022
- Kevin SPontypridd, United Kingdom6,243 contributionsAn historical feature on a great buildingYou have to join the crowd, and it was a very large crowd for what is a short feature, and wait for the display on the hour of the mechanical features of figures appearing with the clock striking the hour. Not a wonder in this day and age but impressive for a clock first installed in 1410. The Old Town hall itself is a very impressive building. We decided against the long queue waiting to try and walk up the tower.Visited December 2022Written 17 December 2022
- roossss_kRotterdam, The Netherlands35 contributionsGreat city viewWe visited the clock and went up to the tower. It’s 250 crowns/€10,- per person to go up. On top of the tower, you have a great view over the city which is lovely to see. Visiting the rooms is also included in the ticket but there are only a few rooms. One room was beautiful to see. It took us 1 hour to see everything includint going to the top.Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 December 2022
- sl2015454Dublin, Ireland15 contributionsWorth a visit especially early in dayBeautiful clock tower outside with a display every hour. While this lasts about one minute it's amazing to see the genius that was possible so long ago. The view from the top of the tower are fabulous. Although we didn't get there in time, the tickets are 50% cheaper if you buy within the first hour of the attraction opening so definitely worth getting there early.Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 December 2022
- Arthur MHamilton, Canada1,038 contributionsChime as iconic as Big Ben'sThe hourly chime in Prague is totally worth the wait. While the crowds can be insane during the afternoon and evening times, make sure to come early to get a good vantage point. Regardless, you'll likely to capture videos of it in your cellphone anyways, so regardless of where you're at, you'll be surrounded by cellphones. The top of the clock shows cool figures and also they have a funny touch at the end of the chime. That was cool.Visited December 2022Written 4 January 2023
- Peter MMorinville, Canada811 contributionsAstronomical ClockThis was so beautiful. A clock that has been running for 600 years. Every hour on the hour the crowds would flock to the square to see the clock in action. So beautiful. The 3rd one ever built in the world but the only one still working.Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 January 2023
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happylea36
dorset uk49 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Lovely place to visit larger than you expect, great historical building. Easy to access, lots of stairs , but lifts access easy to get to the top. Views from the top great, see for miles and miles.
Written 3 December 2023
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Tina B
Albuquerque, NM23 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Prague town hall is a fairy tale tower. I have rented airbnb apartments on the square, and it makes a stunning view when you look out your window.
Written 22 November 2023
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Johnny Trekkie
San Diego, CA9,263 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
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!
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!
Written 22 November 2023
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Epic Traveller
Derby, UK935 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Visit this area we were advised to locate this from our hotel as this is a very central point as a tip be mindful as its super busy to the point you cant move. To eat in the square is very busy but if you go back a couple of streets you get better food and value
Written 21 November 2023
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Timothy M
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Nov 2023 • Friends
We did the inside tour on sunday, which is half price. Get there before 10am when it’s quieter there are also less people in the square. The tour was excellent and you also get to go down to the dungeons/underground houses which you only get to see on the tour.
Written 19 November 2023
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Kevin H
8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A notorically known place. What we appreciated particularly was the underground section and the tower with it panoramatic view on the historical centre of Prague.
Written 19 November 2023
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Simon G
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Stunningly beautiful area of Prague with amazing architecture. However the Astronomical clock 'performance' was enormously underwhelming given all the hype. Just my opinion of course and I know many will disagree.
Written 9 November 2023
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Elena
Glasgow, UK31 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Beautiful square with lots of interesting architecture surrounding it. Was told the clock would be interesting to watch on the hour but felt a bit underwhelming. Still worth visiting though!
Written 7 November 2023
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Vilde B
44 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Absolutely recommend going up to the tower to see a stunning view of the city.
They have student discount!
They have student discount!
Written 5 November 2023
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Nikko4Me
Milford, MA5,905 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
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!
Fun to watch!
Written 3 November 2023
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muppetfan-essex
Essex, UK366 contributions
How much does it cost per person to go up the tower to the viewing point?thanks
Ian K
Chelmsford, UK123 contributions
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.
Giuseppina V
2 contributions
Buongiorno, volevo sapere: l'orologio astronomico è ancora in restauro oppure si vede normalmente?grazie
kiara_al82
Alessandria, Italy394 contributions
ciao
io ci sono stata a gennaio 2023 ed era normalmente visitabile.
Dona Biondi
Fiumalbo, Italy7 contributions
Per i pagamenti si possono usare carte prepagate? E quali?
lasalagiuseppe
Trapani, Italy15 contributions
Basta che siano di circuito internazionale...visa, Mastercard.....
Svitlana
Poltava, Ukraine181 contributions
Hello! Where can I buy the ticket to enter the clock tower? Just at the doorstep there?
Julie W
Wrexham County, UK122 contributions
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
Carmen
71 contributions
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
Alberto "Ruscosan" Rusconi
Como, Italy39 contributions
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
wendmyway
Hockley, UK201 contributions
We’d like to visit Prague in June and walk around mist if the main sites of interest. Is it very busy in June?
Helen K
Fremantle, Australia145 contributions
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.
Gloria B
Vignola, Italy4 contributions
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.
Willy2010
Montoro, Italy1,725 contributions
Sono stato a dicembre tutto visibile
namtakrai
Hong Kong, China164 contributions
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?
Yiggyzs
Greater London, UK36 contributions
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.
Diego P
Rosario, Argentina697 contributions
Hola alguien sabe si las salas del ayuntamiento se pueden ver por libre? En el caso de visita guiada saben a qué hora se hace en español y cuánto dura?
Pepe T
Seville, Spain16 contributions
Si, se pueden ver por libre. La visita guiada en español, por lo menos, en este mes de marzo, creo que era a las 5 de la tarde, a última hora del día, después ya cierra.
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- Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost £19.55, while a popular guided tour starts around £2.65 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock:
- Prague Astronomical Clock Tower Ticket & Optional Audioguide (From £19.55)
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- Prague: Self-Guided City Experience (From £8.89)
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