The Tower Clock and the Bells of Varniai Cathedral Cover Image

Varnių katedros laikrodis ir varpai
The Tower Clock and the Bells of Varniai Cathedral

Author(s): Libertas Klimka
Subject(s): History
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Samogitian diocese; Cathedral of Varniai; tower clock; anchor; bell.

Summary/Abstract: The author of the article presents data about the tower clock and the bells of Varniai, which used to be a religious centre of the Samogitian diocese, Cathedral. The research proved that Varniai tower clock is an important historical evidence of Lithuania’s technical advance which tells a lot about the country’s achievements in the spheres of trades and technological innovations.

  • Issue Year: 64/2006
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 65-70
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Lithuanian