The tower was built in the 14th century as a simple gate tower with a maximum of two levels: the ground floor and first two floors of the tower were made of sandstone and river rock, the first stage of the tower construction probably had a form identical to the Taylor’ Tower.
In the 16th century the old roof was demolished, they have added two floors built of brick and it was built a balcony and the roof. Nobody knows how the tower looked before the 1676 fire.
What makes this tower unique in all the country is its clock with puppets inside. Despite the other towers of the citadel, the Clock Tower was a public good. It used to host the public administration, and on holidays, the city orchestra. From 19th century it is the home of the History Museum of Sighisoara.
Another unique feature of the tower is the balcony which is the most important observation point of the city (sighisoara.com.ro)
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