Astronomical Clock
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
In the Piazza dei Signori, we stand before the Torre dell'Orologio, the Clock Tower, which houses one of the world’s oldest and most sophisticated astronomical clocks. This masterpiece is a reconstruction of a clock designed in…
Listen in the app2The Mystery of the Missing Scales
If you look closely at the zodiac signs on the clock face, you may notice something quite unusual: there are only eleven signs instead of the traditional twelve. The sign of Libra, the Scales, is conspicuously missing. …
Listen in the app3Piazza dei Signori: The Civic Stage
The Astronomical Clock does not exist in a vacuum; it is the centerpiece of the Piazza dei Signori, a square that served as the ceremonial heart of the city. This was the place where the Carraresi Lords once had their palace and…
Listen in the app4Closing
Our journey through the historic center of Padua concludes here, under the watchful eye of the Astronomical Clock. You have followed the path of the magic enthusiast, uncovering the secrets of the Palazzo della Ragione, the Bo…
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What is Astronomical Clock?
Astronomical Clock is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4079, 11.8732 |
| Last updated |
