Orloj (Astronomical Clock) was built in 1410 and has been in operation, with short interruptions, ever since. The figures of twelve apostles were added in the 19th century.


Astronomers and physicists that worked and lived in Prague include Tycho Brahe,  Johannes Kepler, and Albert Einstein.

 

Photo was taken on Dec-15-2006 at around 9 AM

For a general idea about Prague Orloj try our internet
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You should get the Prague Orloj iPhone app If you‘d really like to experience this medieval technological wonder.

 

Photo Petr Dufek

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