Kröpcke clock, Turret clock in Mitte, Germany
Description
The Kröpcke clock is a turret clock positioned at the junction of Georgstrasse, Bahnhofstrasse, and Karmarschstrasse in central Hannover. It stands at a main intersection within the pedestrian shopping area and is surrounded by stores and restaurants.
History
The original clock was installed in 1885 as a weather column equipped with meteorological instruments. After surviving World War II, it was replaced with a new structure in 1977.
Culture
The clock area regularly hosts musicians performing throughout the year and serves as a gathering space for the city. It functions as a cultural meeting point that shapes how locals experience the center of Hannover.
Practical
The clock sits in the pedestrian shopping zone and is easily accessible by wheelchair. It serves as a natural reference point for navigation and meeting in central Hannover.
Did you know?
The current structure houses rotating art exhibitions within its glass enclosure. These temporary installations turn the space into a living gallery set within the busy shopping district.
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