Prague Astronomical Clock
Monument · Old Town, Prague

Prague Astronomical Clock

Photo: Steve Collis from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The clock shows the hour along with the positions of the sun, moon and zodiac. Moving figures appear at the top of each hour. Watch the skeleton strike the time and the apostles pass by.

On day 1 of Prague: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free to view from the square.
Time needed
Five minutes.
Best time
On the hour between 9am and 11pm.
Getting there
Old Town Square, five minute walk from Staroměstská metro.

Itineraries with Prague Astronomical Clock

Day 1 of Prague: Weekend Escape

The Old Town

How Prague Astronomical Clock fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Old Town SquareOld Town
  2. 9:45Prague Astronomical ClockOld Town
  3. 11:00Church of Our Lady before TýnOld Town
  4. 14:00Josefov (Jewish Quarter)Jewish Quarter
  5. 16:30Charles BridgeOld Town
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Prague Astronomical Clock questions

When does the clock perform?

The figures move every hour on the hour.

Is the Prague Astronomical Clock free?

Viewing from outside the tower requires no ticket.

How long is the show?

The performance lasts about one minute.

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