The Lössl-Uhr (Lössl Clock) is a technical gem in Bad Aussee. The public clock designed by Friedrich von Lössl used to work with the power of changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature.
Category: Public Clocks
Ankeruhr in Vienna
The Ankeruhr in Vienna is a clock in a gangway between two buildings on the Hoher Markt Square (1. District). It displays every hour a different personality who has played a role in the history of Vienna. [German]
Clock tower of Udine
After lunch at a peaceful inner yard near the Duomo, I visited the iconic clock tower (Torre dell’Orologio) in Udine. The tower is part of the Loggia di San Giovanni at the Piazza della Libertà. It was built by Giovanni da Udine in 1527. You may also know this architect from his elaborated bird drawings.
Public clock in Salzburg
This public clock, reflected in a simple window, is located on top of a walkway connecting the Franciscan monastery (Franziskanerkloster) with the Franciscan church (Franziskanerkirche) in Salzburg. [German]
Astronomical clock in St. Mary’s Church
This astronomical clock was built in 1472 by Hans Düringer and is the only one of its kind still in working condition with its original clockwork. It stands in St. Mary’s church (Marienkirche), the biggest of three town churches in the Hanseatic city of Rostock.
‘Astronomical’ clock in Brno
Even though many people call this an astronomical clock, it is just a clock. The clock refers to an episode of the Thirty Years’ War when the people of Brno ended a siege by pretending a wrong time of day.
Clock tower of Graz
The landmark of Graz is a clock tower, generally known as the Uhrturm. It is placed on top of a rock in the middle of the city so one can see it from many places. Near the tower, there is a station for a special elevator. The shaft is located in the rock and links up the city with the clock tower.
Clock tower of Bruck/Mur
The clock tower of Bruck an der Mur is part of Landskron Castle (Burgruine Landskron) high over the city.