clock tower

tower, Graz, Austria

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The Clock Tower (Uhrturm) is a prominent landmark in Graz, Austria, situated on the Schlossberg (Castle Hill). This tower, built in 1559, is one of the surviving structures from the former fortifications that once dominated the city. The name Graz itself originates from a Slavic word meaning "small fortress," reflecting its historical significance. The Schlossberg, a rocky cone overlooking the city, also features a belfry dating back to 1588. These structures are key features of Graz, a city that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999.12

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The clock tower (1559) and the belfry (1588) survive as prominent landmarks. The most notable buildings are in the old section—designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999—and include the Renaissance Landhaus (the meetinghouse of the Styrian estates); the armoury (1643–45), with a unique historical collection…
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The clock tower (1559) and the belfry (1588) survive as prominent landmarks. The most notable buildings are in the old section—designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999—and include the Renaissance Landhaus (the meetinghouse of the Styrian estates); the armoury (1643–45), with a unique historical collection…
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