Town Clock - Krnov, Czech Republic
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N 50° 05.392 E 017° 42.218
33U E 693387 N 5552122
Town clock on the tower of town hall.
Waymark Code: WMT8JN
Location: Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/15/2016
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Krnov is an Upper Silesian town in the northeastern Czech Republic, in the Moravian-Silesian Region.
Today's Town hall as it is preserved was built in 1901-1903 in the neo-Renaissance spirit spiced with Art-Nouveau elements according to plans by the Viennese architect Moritz Hintrager. Construction was carried out by Ernest Latzel and Alois Geldner. The building stands on the grounds of the former Town Hall from the 16th century.
It is a two-storey three-winged building with a mansard roof. Western short wing on the north ends in a six-storey tower. The tower is 52 meters high and is a true copy of the Town Hall tower in Währing in Vienna (the 18th dictrict). The whole tower covers high hipped roof with a lantern at the very top. The roofing is composed in a very interesting colorful way.
The Town hall clock originated in 1864 is a masterpiece of J. Mannhardt., a famous Munich's watchmaker. In 2007 it was fully renovated.
The description of clock
The clock are located on town hall; it has black hands, gray-blue dial with black Roman numerals.
Status: Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: 01/01/1864
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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