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Astronomical Clock

Another fascinating and historic artifact in Munster is the Astronomical Clock, in St. Paul's Cathedral. Since 1540, the clock has kept track of the time, date, phase of the moon, and position of the planets (the five known at that time). The clock, an amazing example of technology and ingenuity, will continue to tell the correct date until the year 2070.

Plan to be in front of this engineering marvel at noon, when the carved wooden figures that adorn the clock come to life. One figure starts the show by clanging a bell (top right), and the figure of Death next to him turns his hourglass over. At the top, the three magi enter from the right, bow to the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, and exit left. The clock plays Christmas tunes, and chimes the hour. (The sequence also happens at midnight, but the church is closed at that time.)
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Pictures of Munster, Germany:
Promenade I
Promenade II
Pink Bicycle

Altstadt I
Altstadt I
Oldest Building
Erbdrostenhof

St. Lamberti Church
Cages of the Anabaptists
Anabaptist Statue
Watchman
View From Spire

Astronomical Clock
Hall of Peace
Modern Art
Braille Map

Mühlenhof Open-Air Museum
Sheep Under a Windmill
Organ Grinders

Overhead View

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