Le Gros-Horloge
🇫🇷France, Rouen
Le Gros-Horloge is a prominent astronomical clock located in Rouen, France. The clock was constructed in 1389 and features an ornate mechanism with a single-handed dial. It is set in a Renaissance archway that spans a street, adjacent to the former city hall.
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The clock's mechanism, among the oldest in France, was originally built in the 14th century. Its dial measures 2.5 meters in diameter and is richly decorated with allegorical motifs. The structure integrates Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements. Visitors can access a museum housed in the adjacent tower, which provides insights into the clock's history and function. The site is accessible by foot within Rouen's historic center.