Time is gold, as the cliche goes. Indeed in these times when life is so fast-paced, it pays to value value time.
Not to worry about time when you’re in Vienna because you can find clocks in public to remind you about that. You can also visit some small shops which sells different types of clocks from the tiniest to the big wall clocks. They’re great souvenir items and gifts you can give on special occasions.
If you still want to see more clocks that date back to the ancient times, then head to the Clock Museum (Uhrenmuseum) in Schulhof 2. Opened in 1921, the museum is situated in a historical Viennese building with medieval foundation walls. In this building, three floors are dedicated to clocks which resound with chimes, music and bells every full hour.
Visitors here will have the opportunity to learn about the development of chronometry and timekeeping technology in Vienna starting from the 15th century up to the present time. What you will find on display watches and clocks of all shapes and sizes such as the wrist watches, pocket watches, travel and grandfather clocks and some very antique clocks. Some of them even show not just the time but also the minutes, seconds, the date, zodiac sign and whether it is new moon, half moon or full moon.
There are also artworks that used to have working clocks and picture clocks with hidden dials. One notable item in the exhibit is the 18th century astronomical clock created by David Cajetano. Interestingly, some of the oldest in there are still functioning.
