Clock Tower of Sighișoara, Clock tower in Sighișoara, Romania.
The Clock Tower of Sighișoara is a 64-meter gate tower with two clock dials measuring 2.3 meters in diameter each, decorated with hand-painted numbers and symbolic figures. The structure consists of multiple stories and features a baroque roof.
The tower was built in the 14th century as a gate structure with two levels and received additional stories and a baroque roof following a fire in 1676. These modifications shaped its current form.
The tower holds mechanical figures representing days of the week, ancient gods, and planets that rotate at midnight in specially designed niches.
Visitors can explore the History Museum inside and access the observation platform to see views across the medieval citadel. The climb is steep but rewarding for those seeking views over the old town.
The tower has walls measuring 2.35 meters thick at the base, providing great stability, and uses sandstone and river rock in its construction. These materials give it a solid appearance reflecting age and craftsmanship.
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