Clock Tower

The Clock Tower is a slender, square-shaped structure divided into three stories separated by impost lines. Its interior is organized into four levels connected by a staircase, while the exterior features a sober and balanced composition characteristic of Baroque architecture.

The main façade is constructed of plastered masonry and ashlar, with the entrance portal—featuring Baroque decoration—and the clock at the top standing out. The top of the building is crowned by a belfry covered by a metal dome that houses the bell.

Highlights

• Watchtower built in 1705.
• A square floor plan spread over three stories.
• Baroque stone facade.
• Clock on the main facade.
• A bell tower topped by a metal dome.
• Bell located at the top.
• Interior staircase connecting the floors.

Interesting facts

• It was used as a prison, a watchtower, and a warehouse before taking on its current role as a clock tower.
• Above the main entrance, a Latin inscription remains: “FACTA FUIT IN GLAZON,” which refers to the building’s construction.
• The façade features references to figures associated with its construction, including Antonio García Canedo and Antonio Menéndez de la Pola.
• Between 1986 and 1987, it underwent a comprehensive restoration, and in 2006–2007, further cleaning and conservation work was carried out on the stonework.