Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, best known for its amazing beer and beautiful architecture. This Czech city is home to more astonishing buildings than we can count, but there’s something that makes the Astronomical Clock more magical than any other.
First installed in 1410, this is the oldest medieval astronomical clock still operating today, and its history is surrounded by many myths and legends. According to one of them, the craftsman who built the clock was blinded so he couldn’t make another, and he disabled the clock to avenge himself, making it inactive for almost a century.
Like many other legends, this one doesn’t hold much water, but it adds to the mystic of this iconic timepiece. To see it in its full glory, you should be there when the clock strikes the hour, displaying the moving Apostle figures and other sculptures as they’re set in the motion.
The Astronomical Clock is located in the very heart of Prague’s Old Town Square. You can visit it any time, but the walk of the Apostles can only be seen from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. To get the best possible look at the show, you should consider visiting the Old Town Hall Tower because it boasts some of the most amazing views in the city.
