Top Cathedral Clocks in the World
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The history of tower clocks encompasses almost 1000 years. Clocks were not just a symbol of the city; they also helped people stick to their daily schedule. From this viewpoint, tower clocks are probably the first historical sign of capitalism in the cities of Europe.
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The Salisbury Cathedral Clock
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The Westminster Cathedral Clock
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The Chester Cathedral Clock
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The Prior Castell’s Clock, Durham Cathedral
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The Cathedral Clock Tower, Santa Cruz Basilica
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The St Basil’s Cathedral Clock, Moscow
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The St Paul’s Cathedral Clock, London
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The St Sofia Cathedral Clock, Novgorod
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The Tower Clock of the Dome Cathedral, Riga
This mid 16th century clock is a golden beauty. It's one of the most imposing mechanical clocks in this part of Europe.
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The Santa Maria Cathedral Clock, Comayagua
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The Wells Cathedral Clock
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The St. James Cathedral Clock, Toronto
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The St Paul’s Cathedral Clock, Rome
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The Old Mechanical Clock, Cathedral of Sevilla
This mechanism was installed in 1848.
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The St Vitus Cathedral Clock, Prague
This astronomical clock, also called the Prague Orloj, is the place where geometry, style and precision meet.
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The Stephansdom Clock, Vienna
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The Strasbourg Cathedral Clock
This indoor clock is a point of reference for both Strasbourg and the world of mechanical horologists. It’s a strong mixture of intimate style with powerful symbolism.
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The Ulm Minster Clock
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The Cathedral of Florence Clock
It’s not an extremely imposing clock, but it’s running counterclockwise.
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The Munich Cathedral Clock
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