Big Ben in London, Deira Clock Tower in Dubai and Sitglog in Bern are some of the most beautiful and famous clock towers on Earth.
8. Spasskaya Tower, Moscow, Russia
The Moscow Spasskaya Tower was built by an Italian architect in 1491. It contains a passage through the eastern wall of the Moscow Kremlin. The clock on the red tower was installed later, sometime between 1491 and 1585. The tower clock is known as the Kremlin chimes and shows the official Moscow time. The top of the tower offers a beautiful view of Red Square.
7. Prague Astronomical Clock (Prague Orloj), Prague, Czech Republic
The Prague Astronomical Clock is located on the Old Town Square in Prague. Installed in 1410, the clock is the oldest operating astronomical clock in the world. The Prague Orloj has three main parts: the astronomical dial, which shows the position of the Moon, the Sun and other astronomical details; The Walk of the Apostles, which is a series of moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months of the year.
6. Deira Clock Tower, Dubai, UAE
Deira Clock Tower is located at the intersection of Route 89 and Umm Harrar Road in Deira, Dubai. Also known as the Dubai Clock Tower, it was designed by the architect Zika Homsi and is one of the most important landmarks in Dubai.
5. Meccan Royal Clock Tower, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The Meccan Royal Clock Tower houses the largest clock face in the world, and the tower itself is the third tallest building in the world. The tower is part of Abraj al-Beit, a high-rise complex of seven skyscrapers owned by the Meccan government. This complex is located just a few meters from Masjid al-Haram, the holiest site in Islam.
4. Clock Tower of Khan el-Umdan, Akko, Israel
Khan el-Umdan, located in the Israeli city of Akko, is one of the most significant projects completed by Ahmed Jazzar Pasha during the Ottoman Empire. At the base of the Khan el-Umdan, built in 1784, there are 40 granite columns. The clock tower itself was erected in 1906 and commemorated the silver anniversary of the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Abd al-Hamid II. It is currently Israel's main tourist attraction and remains open throughout the day.
3. Sitglog, Bern, Switzerland
The famous medieval tower of Bernese Switzerland, the Sitglog, is an important landmark in the city. It was built in the 13th century and had many different functions: a prison, a clock tower, a watchtower, a civic memorial and a center for city life. The Sitglog is a heritage of national importance and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old City of Bern.
2. Rajabay Clock Tower, Mumbai, India
The Rajabay Clock Tower is an impressive tower located on the University of Mumbai Fort campus in Mumbai, India. The history of the tower dates back to the time of colonial rule in India, when it was designed by the English architect George Gilbert Scott.
The Rajabay Clock Tower was completed between 1869 and 1878. The tower is named after Rajabai, the mother of a wealthy Indian broker, Premchand Roychand, who financed the construction of this clock tower. In the architecture of the Rajabai Clock Tower, one can observe the fusion of the Gothic and Venetian styles.
1. Big Ben, London, UK
Big Ben is a famous London landmark, which is located in the north of Westminster Palace. Big Ben is the nickname for the Big Bell, installed in the clock tower of the Palace, which is often called the clock tower itself. Big Ben can be seen in almost all movies, as well as documentaries, in which London is featured.
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