Monumental Clock Tower

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The Monumental Clock Tower is a historic landmark in Pachuca, Mexico, renowned for its neoclassical architecture and iconic four-faced clock commemorating the centennial of Mexican independence.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf clock tower
monument
alsoKnownAs Reloj Monumental de Pachuca
architecturalStyle neoclassical
associatedWith Mexican independence celebrations
civic ceremonies in Pachuca
builtFor centennial celebrations of Mexican independence
commemorates Mexican War of Independence
centennial of Mexican independence
constructionPeriod early 20th century
country Mexico
function civic monument
public clock
governingBody municipality of Pachuca
hasArchitecturalElement arches
balustrades
columns
cupola
hasBellChimes hourly chimes
quarter-hour chimes
hasClockFaces 4
hasClockFacesOrientation four cardinal directions
hasClockMechanismSimilarTo Big Ben
linked to: Great Bell
hasCulturalSignificance icon of Hidalgo state
symbol of Mexican independence
hasDesignInfluence European neoclassical architecture
hasFeature four-faced clock
hasInscription references to independence centennial
hasRestoration 20th century maintenance works
21st century conservation works
hasView surrounding historic center of Pachuca
height approximately 40 meters
heritageStatus local heritage monument
inauguratedOn 1910
September 15, 1910
locatedAt Plaza Independencia
locatedIn Hidalgo
Pachuca city center
Pachuca de Soto
linked to: Pachuca
material white quarry stone
region central Mexico
symbolOf Pachuca
touristAttraction yes

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Pachuca hasMonument Monumental Clock Tower