The Most Iconic Clock Towers In Europe
Tue 1:35 pm +00:00, 18 Jun 2024
Prague Orloj • Prague, Czech Republic, The oldest functioning clock of its kind.
Europe is called the ‘Old Continent’ for its long history – which has also been cruel and gruesome more times than not. However, the centuries haven’t only given us wars and misery, they’ve also left us with culture and beauty. There are many European cities with iconic clock towers that used to serve a pretty clear purpose: telling people the time! And, while nowadays we don’t use them for that anymore, the clock towers in Europe have become architectural and historical landmarks of their cities, silent testimonies of the years passing and of the events that have taken place under them.
Besides having this practical purpose in their origins, clock towers are usually located in or next to important government buildings, and, of course, in their respective cities’ main square.
Some clocks don’t just count the minutes and hours, they turn each new hour into a celebration of the passing of time and tell stories from the changing of the seasons to the astronomical signs at large.
From London’s Big Ben to the Prague Orloj, in the following lines, we’ll take you on a tour of some of the most important, beautiful and iconic clock towers in Europe.
Link Below:
https://europerenaissance.com/2021/01/14/the-most-iconic-clock-towers-in-europe/
