Stará Bystrica Astronomical Clock
Slovenský orloj
The world's newest and most accurate astronomical clock, located in a Slovakian village.

📜 The Stará Bystrica Astronomical Clock is the only astronomical clock in Slovakia, completed in 2009.
🔍 Known for its high accuracy, displaying true solar time, and featuring a colorful astrolabe.

Why Go

🇸🇰 Unique astronomical clock, the only one in Slovakia
🕰️ Witness hourly parade of Slovakian saints statues
⛪ Admire the building's architecture, resembling the Virgin Mary
🗿 See bronze busts of historic Slovakian figures

Why Avoid

⚠️ May be undergoing renovation and temporarily stopped (as of 2025).

Tips

📍 Located in the central square of Stará Bystrica.
☀️ The clock shows true solar time, which may differ from standard time.

Hours

🕒 Visible all year round.

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