Charles V clock, Turret clock at Palais de la Cité, France
The Charles V Clock stands on the wall of the Palais de la Cité, featuring a medieval mechanical system with a striking mechanism for time signals.
German clockmaker Heinrich von Wiek constructed this timepiece between 1362 and 1370, establishing it as the first public clock in Paris.
The clock's presence on the palace wall demonstrated the advancement of urban timekeeping and represented the technological progress of medieval Paris.
Located in the 1st arrondissement, the clock remains visible from the street and connects to other historical structures including the Conciergerie.
The original verge and foliot escapement mechanism marked a transition from water clocks to more reliable mechanical timekeeping systems.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1370
Part of: tour de l'Horloge
GPS coordinates: 48.85619,2.34623
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37
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