Astronomical Clock - Lyon Cathedral
N 45° 45.675 E 004° 49.616
31T E 642070 N 5069144
Originally build in the 14th century, it has been restored several times. Moving figures are a part of this clock and are activated several times each day, including animals and a scene representing the Annunciation.
Waymark Code: WM2A76
Location: France
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
Views: 79
When the mechanism is set off, the angel with the hour glass turns its instrument; the rooster, at the top, beats its wings and raises its head crowing three times; the second angel keeps time while theothers play the hymn of Saint John the Baptist on the bells.
In a little oratory, Mary kneels in prayer; above her, a dove descends while the angel Gabriel enters through a door, across from her. In heaven, above, God gives three blessings. The Swiss circles around in greeting. Then everything freezes after the ringing of the hour.
Status: Working
Display: Free Standing
Year built: 01/01/1379
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