Astronomical Clock - Prague, Czech Republic
Posted by: neoc1
N 50° 05.216 E 014° 25.244
33U E 458560 N 5548456
A most intricate and fantastic clock - a Prague icon.
Waymark Code: WMBRX2
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/18/2011
Views: 219
The Astronomical Clock is mounted on the wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square of Prague. The clock mechanism is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky, "The Walk of the Apostles", an hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures—notably a figure of Death (represented by a skeleton) striking the time, and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months.
The oldest part of the clock and astronomical dial dates back to 1410. It was made by Mikuláš of Kadan and Jan Šindel. Around 1490, the calendar dial was added and clock facade decorated with gothic sculptures. In the 17th century moving statues were added. Figures of the Apostles were added after major repair in 1865-1866.
Notice, in the third image, the traditional clock for those who may be Astronomical Clock impaired.
The stamp is part of a five stamp set issued by Czechoslovakia in 1978 for the PRAGA International Philatelic Exposition in Prague.
Stamp Issuing Country: Czechoslovakia
Date of Issue: June 20, 1978
Denomination: 2 Koruna
Color: multicolor
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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