It is the oldest astronomical clock in the world still in operation
This watch is located in the city of Pazag, which is the capital
of the Czech Republic, which is located on the Vltava River within
the Central European countries
It is said by one of the historians who made it, one of the famous people
of that period of time in the watch industry and his name was (Mikulas -from Kadan)
This wonderful astronomical clock gained great fame upon
its construction and raised the reputation of its factory
and its skills in this field to the point that many countries in the world
came close to its maker (Mikulas)
To do a similar job for their countries to decorate
their city squares as a scientific landmark that
they boast of being on their lands and inside their cities
The technician (Mikulas) refused all these offers
and also refused to show anyone the designs and graphics of his astronomical clock,
and was content to put those designs for his watch in the hands of Prague
City Council members only.
Every hour, on the clock, crowds gather under the old building's tower to
watch the astronomical clock in action. Despite a disappointing 45-second
performance, the watch is one of the most popular tourist attractions in
Europe,and a "must-see" for Prague visitors. After all, it's historical,
attractive - and if you take the time to review it -
it's rich in interesting symbolism.
Four clock-side figures represent the deepest civic fears of 15th-century Prague:
vanity (with a mirror), greed (with its coin purse; originally a Jewish moneylender,
but cosmetically altered after WWII), and death (the skeleton)
And the invasion of Bagan (represented by Turki).
The four numbers below are the historian, angel, astronomer,
and philosopher
On the clock, death rings the bell and turns his hourglass,
so 12 messengers advance through the windows above the clock,
nodding their heads to the gang. On the left side are Paul (with a sword and a book),
Thomas (Lance), Judas (book), Simon (saw), Bartholomew (book) and Barnabas (parchment);
On the right side is Peter (with a key), Matthew (an ax), John (a snake), Andrew (a cross),
Philip (a cross), and James (a hammer).
At best, the rooster crows, so the hour comes to a close
On the left side are Paul (book and sword), Thomas (Lance), Judas (book), Simon (saw), Bartholomew Barnabas, and Kitab (parchment); And on the right side is Peter
(with a key), Matthew (an ax), John (a snake),
Andrew (a cross), Philip (a cross), and James (a hammer). At best,
the rooster crows, so the hour comes to a close
Astronomical clock
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