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Astronomical clock and Old Town Hall Tower in Prague.

The Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall Tower dates back to the beginning of the 15th century. The highlight of this beautiful construction is the hourly procession of the Twelve Apostles; every hour on the hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.
The lower part of the clock tower shows 12 medallions with the signs of the zodiac, created by Josef Manes (1865).

The Old Town Hall Tower offers wonderful views over the Old Town Square; climb the staircase to the top for a minimal entry fee.

The Old Town Hall itself was founded in 1338. In 1364 the tower was joined to the chapel, and in 1470 the Town Hall was refurbished in a Gothic style.

The Old Town Hall is home to a Tourist Information Centre.

from http://www.pragueexperience.com/places.asp?PlaceID=596