Ürziger Sonnenuhr, Medieval sundial in Ürzig, Germany
The Ürziger Sonnenuhr is a medieval timekeeper carved into a steep slate slope above the Moselle River at kilometer 119, near Ürzig's edge. The structure displays Roman numerals and tracks local solar time, with three levels of living spaces built directly into the rock behind it.
The sundial was built before 1893, marking time for the people and wine culture of the Moselle landscape. Its Roman numerals indicate local solar time, which differs from Central European Time by roughly 32 minutes.
A wooden Madonna and Child figure sits in the niche of the sundial, showing how faith and timekeeping were intertwined in this wine-growing region. This blend reflects the daily spiritual practices that shaped community life along the Moselle.
The sundial sits directly beside the B53 road as you leave Ürzig and faces precisely south. You can spot it easily from the car or step out for a closer look.
Three rooms were carved into the rock directly behind the dial face, with window frames still visible in the topmost chamber showing how people lived there. This combination of public timekeeper and private dwelling reveals how the cliff face served double duty.
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