![]() This 302 ft)tower replaced 180 ft Victoria Tower which burned down in 1916 Old Joe, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom The Peace Tower, Ottawa, Canadaįormally known as The Tower of Victory and Peace, this impressive clock tower stands in the middle of the Centre Block – the main building structure of the Canadian parliament complex, in Ottawa. The clock we see today is an astronomical clock from the 15th century. This beautiful medieval tower was built in the 13th century, and since served as a guard tower, a prison, a clock tower, and as a memorial. The huge clock tower was designed in 1491 and first installed in 1625. The Saviour Tower is located in the famous Red Square, close to Saint Basil’s Cathedral and is part of the Kremlin walls. With 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures, this 12-15 minutes show is a real spectacle The Saviour Tower (Spasskaya Tower), Moscow, Russia ![]() The area in front of the building will then be packed with visitors coming to enjoy the show. Every day, at 11:00 sharp, and during the summer also at 12:00 and 17:00, it comes to life and re-enacts two stories from the 16th century. This famous tourist attraction was built in 1908 as part of the New Town Hall. The medieval clock was first installed in the year 1410, making it one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world and the oldest one still in use Rathaus-Glockenspiel, Munich, Germany Many tourists arrive to the square and wait to a round hour just to watch the famous moving figures of the beautiful clock. The astronomical clock is the main feature of the famous Old Town Square of Prague. Each of the four clocks (on four sides) is 141 ft × 141 ft The Prague astronomical clock, Prague, Czech Republic It’s also the tallest clock tower in the world and the world’s largest clock face. Each of the clocks is 8 meters (26 ft) in diameter Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, Mecca, Saudi ArabiaĪt a height of1,972 ft, this government owned complex is one of the tallest buildings in the world. The famous tower has four clocks – one on each of its sides. The Philadelphia City Hall held the title of tallest building in the world from 1901 till 1908, with a height of 548 ft (167 m). It is by far the most famous landmark in London and England, and one of the most famous monuments in Europe Philadelphia City Hall Officially called Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. Completed in 1858, the tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. Here is a look at 10 of the world’s most beautiful clock towers: Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), London, England Their role far exceeds merely telling the time – the world’s most famous clocks have become architectural highlights in the cities they were built, drawing in throngs of tourists to admire their stunning beauty. ![]() These famous landmarks were built to become iconic.
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