Prague Marathon -- Old Town Hall

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Across the square sits Old Town Hall, on one side the standing remains of a pink building and on the other the exquisite Renaissance Minute House with its intricate exterior painting. The main attraction here is the Astronomical Clock, called Orloj, where a procession of apostles makes an appearance for the crowds every hour on the hour. Tours of the town hall and its ancient cellars are possible, and for a small fee you can climb the many steps to the observation deck for a fantastic view. Old Town Hall was once the scene of a violent mass murder – 27 Czech statesmen were forced out of a window and fell to their deaths below. 27 white cobblestone crosses mark the spot, forever reminding Czechs of the possible danger in standing up to authority. Sadly, that was the end of Czech nobility as rule. Today it is home to a tourist information center and a popular place to get married.