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Astronomical Clock

Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Ranked #8 of 20 attractions in Olomouc
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: This giant clock on the face of the town hall replaced the priceless original destroyed during WWII.
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40 reviews 40 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

great view of the city at the top of the clock tower. English tours are available also you can get some info brochure in the tourist information on the ground floor of the clock tower.when we got the place was plenty of tourist so almost impossible to pay attention as you want but should be on your to do list... More

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Zasova, Czech republic
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Well, when you are visiting Olomouc city centre please do not miss that Astronomical clock. It is well located on upper square. It is instaleld in a wall of town hall.

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Dover, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

A short walk from our hotel and many other attractions in Prague the clock is another must see. When we visited in February there where a selection of small wooden hits selling a variety of Czech cuisine, beer and snacks.

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Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

This is not an astronomical clock. This is a info panel about history of communism. You may to found here for example a date of Stalin`s birthday or Lenin`s death.

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Novorossiysk, Russia
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133 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

The second Astronomical Clock in Czech Republic - there is a certain difference with Prague Astronomical Clock, but nevertheless Olomouc Astronomical Clock has its own charm))

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Brno, Czech Republic
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

If you're in the centre of Olomouc, there's really no reason not to take a look at this clock. Not only can it tell you the time, but it's full of imagery from a bygone era. The images of workers, athletes and other members of everyday society that the old Socialist regime held valuable make an interesting contrast to the... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

I found this clock interesting for it's communist symbols, which tell a story of an era. The overall look of the clock is old - following the original clock, but the adjustment to the communist spirit is what makes it different and interesting to see. The clock rings every hour. If you're there around that time, it worth 10 minutes... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

There is a great view of the city at the top of the clock tower. English tours are available. Check in the tourist information on the ground floor of the clock tower.

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Cairo, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

architecture wonderful-nice photos we made-location center-super

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Moscow, Russia
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150 helpful votes 150 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Go and have a look, it's so different in a way that it's not that old and thus does not have the traaditional medieval/renaissance look. Quite the opposite, it's got mozaiques and all the valued professions of the working class. I thinl it's so unique and great and to me also very nice and intriguing to look at. I would... More

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