Clock on Town Hall, Jirkov, Czech Republic
Posted by: 
ToRo61
N 50° 29.921 E 013° 26.861
33U E 389908 N 5595229
Clock on Town Hall, Jirkov
Waymark Code: WMFJ4P
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/24/2012
Views: 62
Jirkov arised approximately in 13th century. The claim, that Jirkov was arised by king Premysl Otakar II. in 1269 isn't documented. The chronicles tells about this localite as the Borek or Jurkov in the years 1321 and 1337. Historic notes tells about the Jirkov in the year 1352.
Town tower was built on to St. Giles Church in 1540 - 1545. The tower was open in 1582. The tower had defensive and preventive character. First bell was in tower in 1640. The massive hurricane broke down cupole and in 1642 was new cupole. The church and tower were repair in 1777 and then in 1843. Complete overhaul was in 1909. The last repair was in 1992 and 2003.
The description of clock
The clock with black hands has off-white dial with black Roman numerals.