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Aequatorial-Sonnenuhr
A sundial that also tells world time
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The Frankfurt Equatorial Sundial, also known as the Copper Clock, is a ring-shaped equatorial sundial designed to also function as a world clock. It has been situated on a green area by the riverbank in central Frankfurt, west of the Ignatz-Bubis Bridge, since 2004. Upon its inauguration in 1951, it was considered the largest of its kind in the world.
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When inaugurated in 1951, it was considered the largest sundial of its kind in the world.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2004
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
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Location
Nearby
Alte Stadtbibliothek
151 m away
Kellertheater Frankfurt
134 m away
Literaturhaus
150 m away
Ignatz-Bubis-Brücke
168 m away
Hospital zum Heiligen Geist
196 m away
Hamidiye Moschee
91 m away
Kuhhirtenturm (Elefant)
273 m away
Alte Brücke
251 m away