Weltzeituhr

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Atlas ObscuraNov 26, 2025

Weltzeituhr in Berlin, Germany

Alexanderplatz is a popular destination for Berlin tourists due to the iconic TV tower right next to it. However, the time telling sculpture next to it is perhaps more interesting. The Weltzeituhr, or World Clock, is a modern-looking time sculpture that would not draw too much attention from most passersby. In fact it is so modern-looking that most people think that it comes from the 2000s, not…

modern-looking time sculpture built in 1969

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  • AlexanderplatzNeighborhoodThe square is named after the Russian Tsar Alexander I, which also denotes the larger neighbourhood stretching from…
  • WeltzeituhrSightmodern-looking time sculpture built in 1969
  • TV towerAttractionSee Berlin from above: secure your tickets for the Berlin TV Tower and dine at the revolving restaurant & bar Sphere.
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