Sighișoara Clock Tower

The Clock Tower (Romanian: Turnul cu Ceas, German: der Stundturm) of Sighișoara in Mureș County, Transylvania, Romania, is the main entry point to the walled upper city, opposite the Tailors' Tower. With its 64 meter height, the tower is visible from almost every corner of the city. Its purpose was to defend the main gate of the upper city. It also served as the town hall until 1656. It is considered to be one of the most important clock towers in Transylvania. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List No 902: Historic Centre of Sighişoara.

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