Echoes of Prague

Digital HDR ©Arthur Graye, 2016 Old Town Bridge Tower, Prague

Prague, from the Top of the St. Charles Bridge

Digital HDR ©Arthur Graye 2016 This is the view from the top of the tower on the old town side of the river. It is called the Staroměstská věž and the view it affords is truly breathtaking.

Ghosts in Prague, Old Town Bridge Tower

Digital HDR ©Arthur Graye, 2016

Astronomical Clock

Prague, Czech Republic ©Arthur Graye, 2016 The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square. The clock mechanism itself has three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; statues of various Catholic saints stand on either side of the clock; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork 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. According to local legend, the city will suffer if the clock is neglected and its good operation is placed in jeopardy; a ghost, mounted on the clock, was supposed to nod its head in confirmation. According to the legend, the only hope was represented by a boy born on New Year's night.