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In the Czech Republic, the first of May is traditionally celebrate as the holiday of lovers and the whole of May as the month of love. 







Traditionally associated with this concept is the night before the first of May, including the construction and guarding of May Day, the pouring of paths of slaked lime mixed with water
between the lovers' houses, and the painting of hearts and inscriptions on their doors with lime.
Couples in love also kiss under a blossoming tree on May Day. This is not an old custom, it could hav...

The Prague astronomical clock or Prague Orloj  is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old town hall at the Old town square in Prague. 

The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation. 

The clock mechanism 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 sid...