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

The ski areas Hochzillertal and Hochfügen were merged into the ski area Zillertal – Hochfügen.

Ski Optimum Hochzillertal - up to 2.500 m. ! the best connection HOCHFÜGEN - HOCHZILLERTAL = 145 KM The villages Aschau, Kaltenbach, Ried and Stumm still convey the original charm of the Zillertal.

Hoher Bogen offers an attractive range of leisure activities. In winter, you can prove your skiing or snowboarding skills on some 5 kilometres of ski-runs.

BASE: 2132ft
SUMMIT: 3444ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1312ft

The small but beautiful paradise for skiers offers five lifts. Especially suited for children and families; free of charge for children (up to the age of 6) when accompanied by adults!

Fabulous deep-snow slopes at the Geolsalm and the 7-km downhill run to Fügen delight even the expert skier. The ski resort Fügen is especially suited for families with kids!

Gaaler lifts! The runs with different degrees of difficulty are a 100% snow-secure, due to snow making facilities. Mainly young people swing daringly with their snowboards down the slopes or show bold jumps in the half pipe.