Torre dell'Orologio, Padua, Gothic clock tower in Piazza dei Signori, Italy.
The Torre dell'Orologio stands 30 meters tall between Palazzo del Capitanio and Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, featuring a central astronomical clock and an octagonal drum with dome.
Originally built as the eastern gate of Palazzo Carrarese, the tower received its first astronomical clock in 1344 by Jacopo Dondi before reconstruction in 1428 under Venetian rule.
The astronomical clock displays Earth at its center, surrounded by copper stars and zodiac signs, representing medieval scientific knowledge and timekeeping techniques.
Visitors can access the five-floor tower through guided tours organized by Salvalarte volunteers, with the clock mechanism displayed on the third floor.
The tower includes a ribotto system where the bell rings again five minutes after each hour, marking the traditional end of trading negotiations.
Location: Padua
Official opening: June 13, 1437
Architectural style: Gothic art
GPS coordinates: 45.40778,11.87278
Latest update: May 18, 2025 18:09
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