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Old Town Hall & Astronomical Clock, Prague

The or Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the , at 50°5′13.23″N, 14°25′15.30″E. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a popular tourist attraction. The Orloj is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; “The Walk of the Apostles”, a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months. Enjoy , a lot to see and very relaxing. Avoid winter because of low temperatures. It is also good location for .

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