Poznań Goats, Metal sculpture at Old Town Hall in Poznań, Poland
Two mechanical goats made of aluminum sheets and protective paint perform a synchronized butting display from the Renaissance clock tower of Poznań Town Hall.
The tradition of mechanical goats began in 1551 when the first mechanism was installed, though the current figures date from 1993 after multiple reconstructions.
The daily performance stems from a tale of a cook who lost two goats that climbed the tower, leading to their permanent commemoration.
Visitors can watch the goats perform their mechanical display twice daily, at noon and 3 PM, from the square beneath the tower.
The modern mechanism includes electronic sensors and a hermetically sealed gearbox that controls the speed and phases of the goats' movements.
Website: https://www.poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/pomniki,poi,2473/poznanskich-koziolkow,51451.html
Website: https://poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/pomniki,poi,2473/poznanskich-koziolkow,51451.html
GPS coordinates: 52.40664,16.93514
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:15
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