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Functionality of religious clocks: discover the characteristics of tower and countertop clocks

The functionality of religious clocks is fundamental to community life within a church. Clock towers, for example, serve to mark moments of prayer and to regulate the organization of religious activities and are considered a point of reference by the faithful.

Freestanding clocks, on the other hand, are used inside churches or homes to mark the time within the various liturgical moments.

Both types of religious items are made of high quality materials and are often decorated with sacred symbols and images that make them even more impressive. This serves to give an elegant and sober appearance to the religious clock, perfect for the sacred environment in which it is to be placed.

Tower clock, what is its function?

Tower clocks, also known as civic clocks, are the large public clocks placed on top of bell towers or towers of churches and public buildings placed there with the function to indicate the exact time to citizens: on ereligio there are several models to be discovered.