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The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square.The clock mechanism has three main components – the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; statues of various Catholic saints stand on either side of the clock; "The Walk of the Apostles", an hourly show of moving Apostle figures ...
Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock mounted on the Old Town Hall. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still in operation. The tower of the Old Town Hall is open to the public and offers panoramic views of the Old Town.
The astronomical clock in its previous location in Kryštofovo Údolí. Martin Chaloupka's astronomical clock is an astronomical clock in Liberec District, Czech Republic.It was built in 2006–2011 in Kryštofovo Údolí, and was moved to Žibřidice (in the obec of Křižany) in 2023.
Prague. The Prague astronomical clock at the Old Town Hall is one of the most famous astronomical clocks. The central section was completed in 1410, the calendar dial was added in 1490. The clock was renovated after damage during World War II, and in 1979. On the hour, Death strikes the time, and the twelve apostles appear at the doors above ...
Mikuláš of Kadaň (Czech: Mikuláš z Kadaně) (born 1350, Kadaň – died 1419, Prague) was an Imperial clockmaker.. With Jan Šindel, Mikuláš designed the oldest part of the Orloj (which also known as Prague Astronomical Clock).
Pověsti o památkách města Olomouce a z Olomouckého kraje - Olomoucký orloj Archived 2018-12-02 at the Wayback Machine [Rumors about the sights of Olomouc and the Olomouc region - Olomouc Astronomical Clock] (2011), Research Library in Olomouc. Orloje v Olomouci [Astronomical clock in lomouc], Pražského orloje - The Prague Astronomical ...
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In 1348, the University of Prague was founded by Charles IV. Since the late 14th century, its main seat has been in Carolinum located in the Old Town of Prague. In 1357, Charles IV commenced building of a new bridge over the Vltava river connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town of Prague.