The Clock Tower in Cedar Rapids' Czech Village was modeled after the Prague Orloj in the heart of Old Town Prague, Czech Republic, photographed by Gazette reporter Diana Nollen on June 15, 2016.

Workers from Prague will be arriving in Cedar Rapids this week to install the clock, which Rokusek said could take about three weeks. Harsany is due to arrive Sept. 15 to install the figurines.

The tower also offers beautiful views of Prague, standing at 230 feet (70 meters). So if you have a few hours to spare in Prague, the tour of the Old Town Hall Tower and the Orloj is worth the ...