Why go
The tower has been a gate, prison and civic timekeeper, so a short pause here reveals several layers of Old City history. Its clock face and figures make the public exterior the main experience; a tour adds the machinery and inner structure for those who want to go deeper.
What to look for
- Look for the astronomical clock beneath the main clock face.
- The moving figures animate the tower’s timekeeping display.
- The red-tiled spire rises above a façade reshaped in the 18th century.
Useful to know
- Pause on the street for the clock display before continuing through the Old City.
- Check the official guided-tour details if you want to enter the tower.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 10–15 min
Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.
Outdoor visit · 15–25 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.