The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj, pron. [prash-skee or-loi]) is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square.
The Orloj is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months.
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My interest in this clock stems from the idea that somehow I've seen it before in a horror movie......hmmmm? We had a room in Prague hotel right opposite of the clock. During the hourly display of the clock the Skeleton of Death tolls the bell and shows that the hour is up, using an hourglass, for his Turkish neighbour. On the opposite side the figures of Vanity and Usury shake their heads in disbelief - much like the crowds below! At the end a golden cock crows and the show is over - until the next hour.
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