The 24-second shot clock, used to speed up low-scoring professional basketball games, was invented in Syracuse, New York, by Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone and general manager Leo Ferris. This monument of a continually running shot clock pays tribute to the city’s contribution to basketball.
January 24, 2023
Stockport, England
Three mechanical figures—a soldier, a sailor, and Father Time—announce the time on this local landmark.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This legendary clock tower has dominated Kathmandu’s skyline since it was built in 1894.
Ciudad Real, Spain
Ciudad Real's former town hall found new life in 2005 when the chime clock with automatons was installed.
Lyon, France
After decades of damage, this feat of timekeeping and automaton art has been given a new lease on life.
Cork, Ireland
On the clock tower at St. Anne's Church in Cork, you never know which face is telling the truth.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.
Trogir, Croatia
The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.
London, England
Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!
