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Musto27 shares a captivating look at the Gros Horloge of Rouen, Normandy, one of the planet's oldest clocks, originally built in 1389. This post invites readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of horological engineering beyond wristwatches, highlighting monumental timekeeping devices that have shaped history.
One of the oldest clock on the planet. Built in 1389, rebuilt in 1527. There are actually two, one on each side of the arch made of gold.
Key Points from the Discussion
- A contributor shared their experience from a multi-day clock tour seven years prior, traveling from Amsterdam to Basel via Viking Cruises, specifically seeking out clocks, automata, and watches.
- The Gros Horloge was compared to the equally amazing clock in Prague's Wenceslas Square, built a few decades later, suggesting a broader appreciation for historic public clocks.
- It was clarified that while the original mechanism of the Gros Horloge still works, it is now powered by electricity.
- A correction was offered, stating that the oldest working medieval clock in the world is actually in Salisbury Cathedral, England, dating to 1369.
- The beauty of the clock, arch, and carvings was praised as an example of 'old world wonders'.
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