People barely rely on mechanical clocks to check the time anymore in our contemporary times as mobile phones and sometimes wristwatches readily do the same job.
Mechanical clocks were invented in the 13th century, but even before that civilizations had found a way to merge timekeeping and architecture with obelisks and sundials. Today clock towers remain some of the most iconic structures in the world which add aesthetic colour to our environment
Beyond their functionality; which is giving the time of the day, they add a great ambiance to the skyline and often provide a daily show of animated figures or bells. In this write-up, we’re going to introduce you to some of the most iconic clock towers in the world that are greatly admired by tourists from any part of the world.
1. Rathaus-Glockenspiel – Munich, Germany
This clock is unique in the sense that every day, an hour before noon, it starts a small play that shows medieval stories lasting about a quarter of an hour. It’s surely quite a sight to behold!
2. Prague Astronomical Clock – Prague, Czech Republic
Despite being built over 600 years ago, this historical clock still runs perfectly. And as you can imagine, it’s one of the oldest clocks in the world that’s still operating today.
Being one of the most beautiful sightings in Dubai, the Deira Clocktower is located at the gateway of the Maktoum Bridge in the Deira area of Dubai. It was designed by architect Ziki Homsi and built in the mid-1960s to celebrate the country’s first oil exports.
4. Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel – Mecca, Saudi Arabia
This tower is almost 2000 feet is one of the sights to behold in Mecca which incredibly has other clocks on every side of the building.
5. Rajabai Clock Tower – Mumbai, India
This gorgeous tower is a part of the university campus in Mumbai, so surely if you apply to study here, you’ll definitely stumble on it almost every day.
