Take a tour of Olomouc Town Hall in Olomouc, Czech Republic – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The town of Olomouc in the western state of Moravia, Czech Republic is home to the narrow, tall spired Olomouc town hall.
It's a remarkable building was built in three phases between the 14th and 15th centuries, and is located in the towns prominent Upper Square.
Even though construction took over a century to complete, the architectural style of this structural masterpiece is predominantly Gothic.
The astronomical clock was installed on the side of the building sometime between the late 15th and early 16th century.
Another, more practical, clock is located near the top of the town hall's tower and is visible from many of Olomouc’s vantage points.
Commissioned in 1725, the Caesar fountain, topped with a stone sculpture of Caesar on horseback, is a focal point of the town hall’s surroundings.
