Astronomical clocks

An astronomical clock is a clock with special mechanisms and dials to display astronomical information, such as the relative positions of the sun, moon, zodiacal constellations, and sometimes major planets.

World Heritage Sites connected to 'Astronomical clocks':

  • Lyons Cathedral
  • Old City of Berne
  • Prague
  • Roskilde Cathedral
  • Split
  • Strasbourg-Grande īsle
  • Venice and its Lagoon St Mark's