Having been completed in 1908, this clock was built to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain, the first Chancellor of the University. The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower is the tallest clock in the world, standing at 328 feet. Old Joe, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom Standing at 302 feet tall, the Peace Tower replaced the Victoria Tower (180 feet) which burned down in 1916. The Tower of Victory and Peace (as it is formally known) is an impressive clock tower that stands in the middle of the Center Block in Ottawa (the main Canadian Parliament complex). The clock seen today is an astronomical clock that dates back to the 15th century. This medieval tower was built in the 13th century and has since served as a guard tower, a prison, a clock tower and was used as a memorial.
It lies close to Saint Basil's Cathedral and forms part of the Kremlin's walls, making it one of Moscow's best attractions. Located in the famous Red Square, this huge clock tower was designed in 1491 and installed in 1625. This 12 to 15 minute show is a real spectacle, complete with 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures. Every day at 11am sharp (and during the summer at 12pm and 5pm) crowds flock to the clock to watch two stories from the 16th century. Rathaus-Glockenspiel, Munich, Germanyīuilt in 1908, the clock tower is a famous tourist attraction in Munich. First installed in the year 1410, the astronomical clock is the oldest one still operating in the world today. In fact, many tourists flock to the square each day waiting to watch its famous moving figures on the hour. This medieval clock is the main feature of the famous Old Town Square in Prague. The Prague Astronomical Clock, Prague, Czech Republic The tower comprises of four clocks, one on each of its sides, measuring 141 feet x 141 feet apiece. This clock tower stands at a height of 1,972 feet and features the world's largest clock face. Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, Mecca, Saudi Arabia It is comprised of four famous clocks - one on each of its sides, with each clock measuring 26 feet in diameter. Standing at a height of 548 feet, this clock tower held the title of the tallest building in the world between 1901 and 1908. Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia, United States
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