Brăila Clock, Clock tower in Traian Square, Brăila, Romania.
The Brăila Clock is a freestanding clock tower in Traian Square featuring a blue exterior and mechanical timekeeping components. Its design combines practical function with architectural elements that shape the city's appearance.
The tower was built in 1909 by the Czech company Carol Sakar as an innovation in urban infrastructure. It quickly became a permanent landmark in the heart of Brăila.
The tower shapes Brăila's city center and serves as a natural meeting place for residents. People use it to check the time and to navigate through the heart of the city.
The tower is centrally located in Traian Square and visible from multiple directions. You can easily reach it on foot and use it to orient yourself while exploring the city.
What makes this tower special is that it stands completely independent from churches or municipal buildings. This was an unusual approach to urban timekeeping in that era.
Location: Brăila
Location: Brăila County
Address: Piața Traian, în parc, municipiul Brăila
GPS coordinates: 45.27386,27.97488
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12
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