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CLOCK TOWER

The Clock Tower, the symbol of the city, is definitely a standout of Piazza della Libertà. With its curious structure, it also serves as a bell tower of the neighboring Collegiate Church of San Francesco, built in the 13th century. The church houses various frescoes and other works, including the Madonna della Colonna by the renowned Maestro della Dormitio di Terni.
The Tower dates back to the 16th century and is organized into four quadrants: the first marks the phases of the moon; the second marks the time in the Italian style with a mechanical sundial; the third quadrant is characterized by the astronomical clock; the last one is occupied by a sundial, needed at times to realign the underlying clock.

Address

Piazza della Libertà