Astronomical Clock

Location

Prague
Czech Republic
50° 5' 13.1892" N, 14° 25' 14.7828" E
CZ
General info: 

Built in the late medieval period, the Astronomical Clock was a true masterpiece of science and crafts of that time. The Orloj, as the locals call it, besides showing the time of the day, shows also the positions of the Sun and the Moon. The calendar and the signs of zodiac are also part of the Clock.

In the time, when it was built, it was a real wonder, but nowadays in the modern era, the Astronomical Clock is more celebrated for its design. A colorful cock is a part of the Clock Tower located in the middle of the Old Town Square. An interesting feature of the clock is that at every full hour four figures on the clock move. The skeleton figure, representing the death rings the bell and the rest three figures – the Vanity, the Greed, and the Pleasure, shake their heads.

Getting there: 

Go to the Center of the Old Town to see the world-famous Prague Astronomical Clock. The Clock Tower stands in the southern part of the square.

Costs: 

Take photos and explore the Astronomical Clock and the area around the Clock Tower, as it is completely free to do that.

Interesting places nearby

Family ski resort Marienberg, Biberwier. For your children and beginners we offer a practice lift with a low rope and a 150m long conveyor belt. There's also a top modern 6-passenger chairlift and ski tow 'Schöner Hang'.

The sunny, high location between the Zugspitze and the Lechtal is simply overwhelming.

Mountains, hills and large areas of unspoiled nature make the Biellese the ideal place for the practice of outdoor sports, which allow each season to enjoy the beauty of the landscape.

The skiing area Bivio at the Julierpass between Chur and St. Moritz decreeds several dozen kilometres of skiing slopes in versatile difficulties. Furthermore it is very suitable for skiing tours.

We warmly welcome you and wish you a pleasant stay!

BASE: 2296ft
SUMMIT: 4055ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1758ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 2
Surface: 3

The bottom of the ski lifts at 1650 metres are reached by a cable car capable of carrying 450 skiers per hour. Once on the slopes there are facilities for all abilities.