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Clock of Flowing Time, Water clock in Europa-Center, Berlin, Germany

The Clock of Flowing Time extends across three floors, using fluorescent liquid in glass spheres to display the passage of hours and minutes.

French inventor Bernard Gitton created this modern water clock in 1982, incorporating traditional timekeeping principles with contemporary engineering methods.

The clock represents Berlin's dedication to combining technological innovation with artistic expression through its continuous flow of illuminated water measurements.

Visitors can observe the clock's mechanism daily without charge in the central area of Europa-Center, near the Tauentzienstraße entrance.

The timing system operates through communicating tubes and a siphon principle, with a pendulum completing one swing every six seconds.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Creator: Mr. Prof. Dr. Dr. Bernard Gitton

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Creator: Mr. Prof. Dr. Dr. Bernard Gitton

Phone: +493026497940

Website: https://europa-center-berlin.de

GPS coordinates: 52.50461,13.33755

Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:54

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