Old Town Hall (Prague)

Prague’s Old Town Hall is a medieval civic complex on Old Town Square, founded in the 14th century and widely known for the astronomical clock mounted on its southern wall that dates to 1410.

The site offers the historic Astronomical Clock with its mechanical dial and hourly procession, Gothic and later-period interiors, and a tower that provides views across Old Town Square and Prague’s rooftops. The complex combines preserved medieval fabric with later additions and restorations and is a primary focal point for visitors in the city centre.

Established as the city’s municipal seat in the 14th century, the Old Town Hall grew through acquisitions of adjacent buildings and later rebuilding after wartime damage; the Orloj astronomical clock was installed in 1410 and has undergone repairs and restorations over the centuries. The tower and halls reflect Prague’s civic history from the medieval period onward.

The Old Town Hall sits on Old Town Square in central Prague, in the historic heart of the city and within walking distance of other major landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady before Týn and Charles Bridge.

• Age and Clock: The town hall complex was established in the 14th century as Prague's civic seat; the astronomical clock on the façade dates to 1410 and remains a key mechanical and tourist feature.

What to See #

• Astronomical Clock (Orloj): Astronomical Clock (Orloj) on the southern wall of the Old Town Hall dating to 1410, featuring a mechanical dial and moving figures tied to hourly shows.
• Town Hall Tower: Old Town Hall Tower, the Gothic tower dating to the 14th century that provides panoramic views over Old Town Square and the surrounding city.
• Council Chambers and Halls: Historic council chambers and halls that housed municipal government functions and are integrated with later additions and restorations.