Brno astronomical clock, Modern clock tower at Freedom Square in Brno, Czech Republic
The black stone monument features a minimalistic design with displays showing current time, date, and astronomical data on its surface.
The clock commemorates the successful defense of Brno against Swedish forces in 1645, when citizens altered time to end the siege.
The structure represents a fusion of modern Czech engineering with traditional timekeeping, serving as a central meeting point for local residents.
Visitors gather daily at 11:00 AM to catch colored glass marbles that are released through one of the four openings in the structure.
The monument functions through a specialized mechanism that combines time display with a daily marble-releasing ritual at precisely 11:00 AM.
Location: Brno-město
Inception: 2010
Creator: Oldřich Rujbr
Height: 6 m
GPS coordinates: 49.19480,16.60859
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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