Le Tour de l΄Horloge, Southern Romania, Romania

4.0 (5 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #3 in Giurgiu County Observation Decks & Towers

THE landmark in town

Worth visiting to ckeck in at the main landmark of Giurgiu and also to take in the rhythm of the town by enjoying a coffee on the outdoor cafes around. There's even a cafe at the base of the Tower, enjoy your coffee break in a historic venue!

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, Giurgiu, Romania.

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Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 7:25

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  • 4Gabriel H 5:00 PM Dec 27, 2017
    A fire lookout tower turned into the pride of the city
    The Clock Tower (or Le Tour de l'Horloge, was built by the Turks during the Ottoman occupation as an elevated place to look out for fires or approaching enemies. Located on Union Square, another point of importance is that, based on the city plans of architect Moritz von Otto, there is a radial network of streets that is centered at the tower. Underneath the tower starts another group of radial tunnels reaching under the city and, at least in one direction, all the way to the Danube river. The clock was added to the tower much later, well after the departure of the Turks. Today, the Clock Tower is a symbol of the city, the pride of its citizens and it has been added to the city's coat of arms. Over the centuries, the tower has required restorations and remodelings, the most recent having been performed in 2007. The Tower also serves as a place for exhibits and shows.
  • 2Pompidou L 5:00 PM Jun 16, 2019
    An old watching tower
    It was build in IV century by the Turks like watching tower, after that it was a fire watching tower and with a clock it becomes the Clock Tower. Now it's compress by a small coffee bar in bottom all around.

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