![]() Originally built in 1410, this is mounted on the southern wall of the Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic. Each sounds a different note when struck by an internal clapper, allowing a multitude of tunes to be played. A 53 bell carillion contains bells weighing from just 4.5 kg to 10,000 kg, played with a keyboard similarly to a piano. Stained glass commemorates their battles along with engraved plaques made from brass shell casings and stone from European battlefields collected by the architect. It replaced the Victoria Tower that burned down in 1916 and was conceived as a memorial to Canadian servicemen killed in the Great War. This is a campanile (free standing bell tower) forming part of the Canadian parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. Although silent at the moment, renovations will be completed in 2021 and the distinctive chimes will ring out again. It was also the most accurate clock of its kind and the original Victorian mechanism is still in use. At 315 feet tall, it was the largest four faced chiming clock in the world when completed. ![]() This was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The name technically refers to the largest of the five bells housed in the clock tower. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, it was completed in its distinctive neo-Gothic style in 1859. Probably the world’s most famous clock, Big Ben is instantly recognisable and a symbol of Britain to the world. Although they are no longer the only reliable timepiece for local inhabitants, their importance as landmarks is undiminished. Each example features unique design elements or an iconic look that defines the character of their surroundings. Many are so iconic that a mere mention of their parent city conjures their image in the minds eye. ![]() ![]() All are closely linked to the social and political history of their locations or commemorate a specific event in world history. Whether through design, architecture or function, this is our choice of the top ten most famous clocks in the world. ![]()
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