Municipal Clock of Manaus, Clock tower in Eduardo Ribeiro Avenue, Manaus, Brazil.
Description
The Municipal Clock of Manaus is a neoclassical tower with multiple clock faces set into its sides, standing prominently on Eduardo Ribeiro Avenue. The structure displays classical proportions and details that define the downtown skyline from multiple vantage points.
History
Architect Coriolano Durand completed this tower in November 1929 during a period of economic growth linked to the Amazon rubber trade. Its construction reflected the city's modernization as such public monuments symbolized prosperity and development.
Culture
The tower holds three heritage designations, including recognition from IPHAN, CEDPHA, and COMPPAC, confirming its architectural importance for Brazil. These official recognitions make it a reference point for understanding the city's built heritage.
Practical
The tower sits at a central point in downtown and serves as a natural reference for navigating the city center. The surrounding streets offer good pedestrian access to view and photograph the structure from different angles.
Did you know?
The structure maintains its original timekeeping function, with its clock faces serving as reliable landmarks for daily life in the city since completion. Few notice that all four clocks operate simultaneously, demonstrating the precision of early timekeeping devices in this tropical region.
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