Torre dell'Orologio, Renaissance clock tower in Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua, Italy
The square-based tower rises between Palazzo della Ragione and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo, featuring an astronomical clock with zodiac signs and lunar phases.
Architect Luca Fancelli constructed the tower between 1472 and 1473 under the direction of Ludovico III Gonzaga, marking the completion of Palazzo della Ragione.
The astronomical clock, created by mathematician Bartolomeo Manfredi, displays regular hours, astrological calculations, and planetary movements according to Renaissance scientific understanding.
The internal Museum of Time exhibits original clock mechanisms and provides access to panoramic views of Mantua and its surrounding lakes.
The clock mechanism includes eight distinct functions, including the ability to calculate hours since sunset and determine the sun's position in the zodiac.
Location: Mantua
Architects: Luca Fancelli
Architectural style: Renaissance
Address: Piazza delle Erbe
Website: https://comune.mantova.it/index.php/cultura/musei-e-monumenti/torre-dell-orologio-e-museo-del-tempo
GPS coordinates: 45.15827,10.79475
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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