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Once again about the Clock Towers

Summary/Abstract: The subject of the clock towers in the history of Bulgarian architecture has been examined thoroughly by Peter Karasimeonov, Ljuben Tonev, Rachel Angelova as well as by the author of the present text. This problem was touched upon also Ljubomir mikov in his article „Cultural-Historic Profile of the Clock Towers on Bulgarian Lands (17th-19th century)”, written in 2010. It posed questions and criticism to some of the conclusions in the publications on the subject, made by N. Tuleshkov to which he felt he should answer. The present publication examines questions concerning the emer- gence and spread of clock towers on Bulgarian lands; the fixedness of the main types of towers; the role of the local traditions and the influence of the West European practices; the function of the tower as an observation point, signaling and fire-precaution and defense functions as well as servicing craftsmanship and trade. The main – well-supported by arguments and illustrations conclusion is that the conclusions of L. mikov confirm and repeat the thesis of N. Tuleshkov and they differ only in some details, some mistakes made and incorrect interpretations.

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