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« on: February 22, 2016, 04:18:23 AM »
1. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), London, England – Officially called Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. Completed in 1858, the tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. It is by far the most famous landmark in London and England, and one of the most famous monuments in Europe



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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 04:18:32 AM »
2. Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia, United States – The Philadelphia City Hall held the title of tallest building in the world from 1901 till 1908, with a height of  548 ft (167 m). The famous tower has four clocks – one on each of its sides. Each of the clocks is 8 meters (26 ft) in diameter



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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2016, 04:18:39 AM »
3. Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, Mecca, Saudi Arabia – At a height of 601 meters (1,972 ft), this government owned complex is one of the tallest buildings in the world. It’s also the tallest clock tower in the world and the world’s largest clock face. Each of the four clocks (on four sides) is 43 × 43 meters (141 ft × 141 ft)!



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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2016, 04:18:45 AM »
4. The Prague astronomical clock, Prague, Czech Republic – The astronomical clock is the main feature of the famous Old Town Square of Prague. Many tourists arrive to the square and wait to a round hour just to watch the famous moving figures of the beautiful clock. The medieval clock was first installed in the year 1410, making it one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world and the oldest one still in use



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5. Rathaus-Glockenspiel, Munich, Germany – This famous tourist attraction was built in 1908 as part of the New Town Hall. Every day, at 11:00 sharp, and during the summer also at 12:00 and 17:00, it comes to life and re-enacts two stories from the 16th century. The area in front of the building will then be packed with visitors coming to enjoy the show. With 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures, this 12-15 minutes show is a real spectacle



Most Famous Clock Towers In The World: Rathaus-Glockenspiel, Munich
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6. The Saviour Tower (Spasskaya Tower), Moscow, Russia – The Saviour Tower is located in the famous Red Square, close to Saint Basil’s Cathedral and is part of the Kremlin walls. The huge clock tower was designed in 1491 and first installed in 1625. Together with the Kremlin, the Red Square and the famous cathedral, this small area holds Moscow’s best attractions



Most Famous Clock Towers In The World: The Saviour Tower (Spasskaya Tower), Moscow

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