Olomouc Astronomical Clock
Olomoucký orloj
An astronomical clock on the north wall of the Town Hall, first built in the 15th century and remodeled in the 1950s in the rare style of Socialist Realism.
The astronomical clock was first built in the 15th century, destroyed at the end of World War II, and rebuilt in 1947–1955 in the Socialist Realist style. Its dial mosaics depict workers, farmers and the seasonal work of the fields, and the figures that strike the hours were replaced with athletes, workers and other new images, making it unique among the world's astronomical clocks. Every day at noon, the figures parade and the clock plays its chimes, lasting about seven minutes. Viewing is free.
Opening hours
Open all day; noon time signal at 12:00
Nearby sights
- Baroque Fountains of Olomouc
- Church of St. Moritz
- Upper Square & Town Hall
- Holy Trinity Column
- Church of St. Michael
- Lower Square & Marian Column
- Crown Fortress
- Smetana Gardens & Flora Exhibition Grounds