Hall and Astronomical Clock, Central Bohemia

Hall and Astronomical Clock - details and images

The first documentary attestation of the Market Hall in 1377 was Charles. At the beginning of the fifteenth century have been added some parts to City Hall, the most important being the clock tower.

The new mayor is held initial role, that of the host government offices until 1784 CAN Board Emperor Joseph II decided to unite the four parts: the Old Town, Lesser Town, Hradcany and New City. After this union, the new mayor served only as a court and prison with even a torture chamber. Many people, especially revolutionaries were imprisoned here.

The appearance of the building was changed rapidly in the XVI century. Southern wing was rebuilt in Renaissance style and was decorated with tall triangular roof. You can see a piece of chain attached to the walls of the hall (it is the time when the streets of Prague were closed with chains).
The new hall became really famous when, on 30 July 1419, a crowd of demonstrators led by Jan Zelivsky, demanded as a part of who we were by Jan Hus to be released from prison. When council members refused angry mob entered the building and threw them on the window board attendees. Those who survived were beaten to death.

The new hall is a monument of culture today. It hosts many cultural and social events and religious ceremonies.

Astronomical Clock dates from the fifteenth century. To appreciate this intricate mechanism, you can join the crowd in front of the tower where you can see the procession of the twelve apostles. Hour by hour, a small door opens and forwards Jesus and 12 disciples would follow while scheletronul bell rings.
Under the astronomical clock there are 12 medallions with the signs of the zodiac, added by Josef Manes in 1865.
Tower is one of the old halls of the most impressive buildings in Prague, built in 1338. Inside there are stairs and an elevator. You can pay a fee to climb the tower and admire the Old Town Square.

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