WebA Renaissance masterpiece, the Astronomical Clock is a result of the combined work of artists, mathematicians and technicians. Swiss clockmakers, sculptors, painters and automaton designers all worked together to produce this superb attraction. The current mechanism dates from 1842.

WebFeb 07, 2021 · A brief history of Strasbourg Astronomical Clock. The astronomical clock of Strasbourg you see today is actually the third on site. The first timepiece was erected as far back at some point between 1352 and 11354 and had several mechanical moving parts. Little is known about the creator of the first clock and few documents remain about its ...

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WebThe Strasbourg Cathedral has housed three different astronomical clocks since the 14th century. The first clock was built between 1352 and 1354 and stopped working sometime at the beginning of the 16th century. A second clock was then built by Herlin, Conrad Dasypodius, the Habrecht brothers, and others, between 1547 and 1574.This clock …

WebOeuvre Notre-Dame. Place de la Cathédrale. 67000 Strasbourg. Description Hours. " The Clock attracts visitors above all because of its automatons, which are set in motion every day at 12:30 pm. The different ages of life, the apostles... an exceptional moment to spend in front of the clock and the Pillar of the Angels. ".

WebMar 16, 2010 · The Strasbourg astronomical clock was truly a monumental work as Sam pointed out. The original Strasbourg Cathedral clock was built in 1574 by Isaac Habrecht "under the driection of Conrad Dasypodius" who was then a mathematician at Strasbourg University. Subsequently in 1589 and 1594, Habrecht also made 2 scaled-down copies of …

WebThe Strasbourg astronomical clock is located in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame of Strasbourg, Alsace, France. It is the third clock on that spot and dates from the time of the first French possession of the city (1681–1870). The first clock had been built in the 14th century, the second in the 16th century, when Strasbourg was a Free imperial ...

WebStrasbourg Cathedral's astronomical clock is one of the most famous monuments to Time in the world. No other clock has been described and appreciated so often and in such a myriad of ways. There were three clocks built consecutively within the cathedral: the earlier fourteenth century clock has left little trace; a second clock was realized in ...

WebThis clock is actually the third astronomical clock to be located within the Strasbourg Cathedral. The first was built during the 14th century, and reflected the Gothic style of the Cathedral itself. This original clock was an incredible example of early mechanical automation. In fact, it featured a mechanical rooster that may have been the ...

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