The astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square is one of Prague’s greatest attractions. According to legends, it was constructed by Master Hanuš. He was blinded by order of the town council so that he could not create such a masterpiece elsewhere. The story says an apprentice accompanied Master Hanuš, who was...
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The history of the Clementinum in the Old Town in Prague is closely linked to astronomy and mathematics. An observatory in a 52 metre high tower was built by an unknown architect.
From 1750 various astronomical and climatic measurings have been performed here and the Clementinum can therefore boast the oldest uninterrupted meteorological records...
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