Ternopil

Watch with three dials

Monuments

Description

  • Unique watches with three dials in Ternopil were originally placed on one of the towers of the ancient Dominican church.
  • According to historical documents, the watch was black in color and had a diameter of 160 cm.
  • Modern watches have a somewhat modernized look: they are highlighted in the evening, and a white background provides good visibility during the day.

Unique watches with three dials in Ternopil were originally placed on one of the towers of the ancient Dominican church. The church was erected at the end of the 18th century under the auspices of the famous Polish philanthropist Jozef Potocki.

During the Second World War, as well as with the coming to power of the Bolsheviks, the architecture of the church suffered greatly, the towers of the temple were destroyed, and together with them the unique clock with three dials disappeared without a trace. According to historical documents, the clock was black, and had a diameter of 160 cm. Modern watches have a somewhat modernized look: in the evening they are highlighted, and in the daytime a good white background provides good visibility, which was chosen for better viewing of the movement of the shooters.

Restoration of the clock was occupied by Lviv watchmaker Alexei Burnaev, who developed an exact copy of the old mechanism, based on drawings that have survived since those times.

Unique watches with three dials in Ternopil were originally placed on one of the towers of the ancient Dominican church. The church was erected at the end of the 18th century under the auspices of the famous Polish philanthropist Jozef Potocki.

During the Second World War, as well as with the coming to power of the Bolsheviks, the architecture of the church suffered greatly, the towers of the temple were destroyed, and together with them the unique clock with three dials disappeared without a trace. According to historical documents, the clock was black, and had a diameter of 160 cm. Modern watches have a somewhat modernized look: in the evening they are highlighted, and in the daytime a good white background provides good visibility, which was chosen for better viewing of the movement of the shooters.

Restoration of the clock was occupied by Lviv watchmaker Alexei Burnaev, who developed an exact copy of the old mechanism, based on drawings that have survived since those times.

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HISTORY

  • The architectural complex of the Dominican Church in Ternopil is a magnificent example of the Ukrainian baroque.
  • To this day it is considered the peak of Ukrainian Baroque architecture.
  • One of the key elements of the composition of the temple was the clock.
  • They served as a compositional center, uniting two frontal towers.
  • The clock was set in 1896.
  • In 1944, as a result of hostilities, the Dominican Cathedral received considerable destruction, during which hours were destroyed.
  • The reconstructed watch has an authentic look, but at the same time they are equipped with modern technology.

The architectural complex of the Dominican Church in Ternopil is a magnificent example of the Ukrainian baroque. Built at the turn of the XVIII century, the temple was repeatedly modernized and rebuilt, nevertheless preserving the integrity of the architectural complex. To this day it is considered the peak of Ukrainian Baroque architecture. One of the key elements of the composition of the temple was the clock that was placed on the central facade of the building. They served as a compositional center, uniting two frontal towers. The clock was set in 1896. Since then, they have been relentlessly walking, measuring the beating of city life. But in 1944, as a result of military operations, the Dominican cathedral received considerable destruction, during which hours were destroyed.

Since the fifties of the last century, a major reconstruction of the cathedral began, but unfortunately, the clock with three dials have not been restored. This only engaged now - public activists and city authorities, agreed to help in the restoration of the clock.

The reconstructed watch has an authentic look, but at the same time they are equipped with modern technology. This allows you to adjust the account of time with the help of satellite communication, as well as to beat the battle of the chimes. You can also adjust the sound range, which allows you not to disturb the residents of the surrounding areas at night.

The architectural complex of the Dominican Church in Ternopil is a magnificent example of the Ukrainian baroque. Built at the turn of the XVIII century, the temple was repeatedly modernized and rebuilt, nevertheless preserving the integrity of the architectural complex. To this day it is considered the peak of Ukrainian Baroque architecture. One of the key elements of the composition of the temple was the clock that was placed on the central facade of the building. They served as a compositional center, uniting two frontal towers. The clock was set in 1896. Since then, they have been relentlessly walking, measuring the beating of city life. But in 1944, as a result of military operations, the Dominican cathedral received considerable destruction, during which hours were destroyed.

Since the fifties of the last century, a major reconstruction of the cathedral began, but unfortunately, the clock with three dials have not been restored. This only engaged now - public activists and city authorities, agreed to help in the restoration of the clock.

The reconstructed watch has an authentic look, but at the same time they are equipped with modern technology. This allows you to adjust the account of time with the help of satellite communication, as well as to beat the battle of the chimes. You can also adjust the sound range, which allows you not to disturb the residents of the surrounding areas at night.

INTERESTING FACTS

  • The watch with three dials was designed and installed on the central facade of the Dominican Cathedral in 1896.
  • Initially, the watch had a black dial, which was later changed to white.
  • In 1944, they were destroyed in the course of hostilities during the Second World War.
  • They were not restored during the reconstruction in the 50s of the 20th century.
  • According to historical information from those times, residents of Ternopil repeatedly complained that the clock is lagging behind.
  • The watch with three dials was designed and installed on the central facade of the Dominican Cathedral in 1896.
  • Initially, the watch had a black dial, which was later changed to white.
  • In 1944, they were destroyed in the course of hostilities during the Second World War.
  • They were not restored during the reconstruction in the 50s of the 20th century.
  • According to historical information from those times, residents of Ternopil repeatedly complained that the clock is lagging behind.