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The Astronomical Clock in Prague |
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| Title: | The Astronomical Clock in Prague |
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| Image number: | 4MK00157 |
| Author: | Mati Kose |
| Related keywords: | astronomical, wall, town hall, timepiece, statue, sculpture, round, Prague, ornamented, Gothic, golden, dial, decorated, Czech Republic, clock, building |
| Related categories: | Architecture, Travel, Exterior details |
| Usage rights: | Advertising Free |
| Description: | The Old Town Hall was originally built in 1338 by order of King John of Luxembourg, nowconsisting of a row of colourful Gothic and Renaissance period houses. The Astronomical Clock of Prague was built in 1410 to show the movement of heavenly bodies within the Solar System. |