Astronomical Clock on the Town Hall Tower in Prague old town square.


Astronomical Clock on the Town Hall Tower in Prague. The angle of view is looking up and the two circular dials catch the light from the side. This remarkable medieval astronomical clock has complex double dial which indicate the movements of sun and moon through the twelve signs of the zodiac. On the hour a pair of windows above the dial open to reveal a procession of the apostles.


Size: 5127px × 3417px
Location: Astronomical clock old town square prague
Photo credit: © Tony Collins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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