These iconic clocks have been around for a while.
Humans are keeping track of time from the very beginning. They used various methods to know about the time and keep track of the day. As time passed, we were introduced to clocks and they became an inevitable part of our lives. Not only our lives, but some iconic clocks have also been a prominent feature in some of the city’s skylines. So, here are some of the famous clocks around the world that are worth having a look at.
The Big Ben, London, United Kingdom
We cannot find a better clock to talk about at the beginning of our list. One of the most iconic and popular structures that dominate not only the skyline of London but its history as well. A UNESCO world heritage site was renamed Elizabeth Tower to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in the year 2012. It stands tall at 315 feet and was the largest four-faced chiming clock when it was completed in the world. Interestingly, the clock is still working accurately even with the old-worldVictorian mechanism.
Prague Astronomical Clock, Prague, Czech Republic
Famed for being the third-oldest astronomical clock, Prague Astronomical Clock is mounted high on the southern wall of the old town in Prague. The astronomical clock has almost 21 different functions such as the lunar phase, movement of the moon, the position of the sun, etc. It is known for its medieval description of the universe with the earth at its center. The clock measures Central European time, Babylonian time, and Old Czech time, making it the only clock in the world to do so.
Rajabhai Tower, Mumbai, India
Rajabhai Clock Tower reminds you of the finesse of British Colonial architecture and style. It was built from 1869 to 1878 by an English architect Sir George Gilbert Scott and was inspired in a way by Big Ben in London. It was the tallest structure in the whole of Mumbai when it was first constructed. During the colonial rule, the clock played almost sixteen tunes which included anthems like “God save the king” and “Rule Britannia”. Its glass-stained windows and limestone structure makes the structure even more impressive. The structure was added to the UNESCO world heritage site in 2018 and is now closed for the public.
So, which one of these structures is your favourite?
