Prague · Czech Republic

Astronomical Clock: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj [praʃskiː orloj]) is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation.

Exchange rateKč 21.78per 1 $CZK — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026

Worth a day trip

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