Church Clock - Prachatice, Czech Republic
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N 49° 00.784 E 013° 59.941
33U E 426804 N 5429391
The clock on tower of the dean's St. James' Church in Prachatice.
Waymark Code: WMJG6R
Location: Jihočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/14/2013
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The town Prachatice is one the most beautiful towns in South Bohemia. Its Renaissance historical centre is the protected reserve.
It used to be a settlement on the trade route called Zlatá Stezka (Golden Path), which was used for the transportation of salt to Bohemia. It probably lay in the place of the present town Staré Prachatice (Old Prachatice). The new settlement was founded in the 14th century around the square, together with the church, which is situated in the corner of the square. It is first mentioned in 1323 as a town with the license to crenellate.
One of the oldest buildings in Prachatice is in the corner of the square, which was founded together with the town.
The description of clock
The clock with black hands has grey dial with black Roman numerals.
Status: Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: Not listed
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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