Relógio das Flores, Floral clock in historic center of Curitiba, Brazil.
The Flower Clock is a mechanical timepiece with an eight-meter diameter located in Garibaldi Square, where flowering plants form its face and hands. The dial displays the time through seasonal flowers arranged in beds, with hands moving across blooms to mark the hours and minutes.
The Rosenmann family, who owned a jewelry shop, donated this clock to Curitiba in 1972 as a gesture of appreciation for the city. This gift became a landmark that connected private generosity with public urban spaces.
The floral display changes every three months to show the seasons, reflecting how the city values nature within its urban spaces. You can see how locals and visitors alike make this corner a gathering spot to appreciate the blend of horticulture and civic life.
The clock operates through quartz vibrations controlled by an electronic system housed in the nearby Rosario Church, keeping precision to within 30 seconds annually. Finding it is straightforward as it occupies a central location on Garibaldi Square with clear sightlines from the plaza entrances.
The clock hands are made from fiberglass and move smoothly across the living plants without damaging them as they track time. This design allows the piece to function as both a working timepiece and a living garden that transforms throughout the year.
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