Most Impressive Clock Towers From Around The World
8. Spasskaya Tower, Moscow, Russia -
The Spasskaya Tower of Moscow was built in 1491 by an Italian architect and has a through passage on the Moscow Kremlin’s eastern wall. The clock of the red tower was built at a later time, sometime between 1491 and 1585. The clock of the tower is known as the Kremlin chimes and displays official Moscow Time. The tower overlooks the Red Square of the city.
7. Prague Orloj, Prague, Czech Republic -
The Prague Orloj or astronomical clock is mounted on the Old Town Hall located in Prague’s Old Town Square. The clock, installed in 1410, is the oldest functioning astronomical clock in the world. The Prague Orloj has three main parts, the astronomical dial which represents the position of the Moon and the Sun and other astronomical details; "The Walk of the Apostles” which is a series of moving sculptures; and a calendar dial where medallions represent the months of the year.
6. Deira Clock Tower -
The Deira Clock Tower is located in Deira, Dubai at the intersection of the route 89 and Umm Hurrair Road. Also known as the Dubai Clocktower, it was designed by Architect Ziki Homsi and is one of the most important landmarks of Dubai.
5. Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Mecca, Saudi Arabia -
The Makkah Royal Clock Tower houses the largest clock face in the world and is the world’s third tallest building. The tower is part of the Abraj Al-Bait which a megatall complex of seven skyscraper hotels owned by the government in Mecca. The site is located only a few meters away from Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s most sacred site.
4. Clock Tower Of Khan al-Umdan, Acre, Israel -
The Khan al-Umdan, located in the Israeli city of Acre, is one of the most notable projects executed by Ahmed Jezzar Pasha during the Ottoman era. The 1784-built Khan al-Umdan features 40 granite columns and a clock tower that was built in 1906. The clock tower commemorated the silver jubilee of the Ottoman sultan Abd al-Hamid II’s rule. It is currently a major tourist attraction in Israel that remains open throughout the day.
3. Zytglogge, Bern, Switzerland -
The landmark medieval tower of Bern Switzerland, the Zytglogge is a significant landmark of the city. It was built in the 13th century and served the multiple functions of being a prison, a clock tower, guard tower, a civic memorial, and the center of urban life. The Zytglogge is a heritage of national significance. It is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old City of Bern.
2. Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai, India -
The Rajabai Clock Tower is an impressive 280 feet tall clock tower located in the Fort Campus of the University of Mumbai in Mumbai, India. The clock tower traces its origin to the colonial rule in India when it was designed by the English architect George Gilbert Scott. The construction of the Rajabai Clock Tower was completed between 1869 and 1878. The tower is named after Rajabai, the mother of a wealthy Indian borker, Premchand Roychand, who funded the construction of the clock tower. A fusion of Gothic and Venetian style can be observed in the Rajabai Clock Tower’s structure.
1. Big Ben, London, United Kingdom -
Big Ben is a famous landmark of London located at the Palace of Westminster’s northern end. Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the four-faced, chiming clock in the clock tower in the Palace, and often is extended to refer to clock tower itself. At the time of its completion in 1859, the Big Ben was one of the most accurate and biggest clocks in the world. The Big Ben features in almost all the films, and travel documentaries featuring London.
