Bratislava Old Town

In the Old Town in Bratislava.

Colorful buildings in the Old Town of Bratislava.

The St. Michael clock tower in the background is one of the tallest structures in the historic center of Bratislava.

Michael's Gate in the Center of Bratislava

Michael's Gate (in Slovak: Michalska Brana) forms the eastern entrance to the Old Town of Bratislava. This is the only watchtower which has remained from the city's original fortification. The clock tower was built in the early 14th century and has been rebuilt several times since then.

With a height of more than 50 meters, the tower offers a stunning view of Bratislava. It also houses an exhibition dedicated to arms and the city's fortification.

Michael's Gate in Bratislava.

Beautiful Bratislava

The old town of Bratislava is really beautiful and always busy with tourists. This Main Square with the clock tower is one of Bratislava's major attractions.

The Main Square with the Clock Tower in the center of Bratislava.

Place de l'Etoile in the Heart of Beirut

In my opinion, Place de l'Etoile (or Nejmeh Square in Arabic) is one of the most beautiful spots in the heart of Beirut's Central Business District. Place de l'Etoile is a pedestrian zone and there are several cafes and restaurants in the direct vicinity. The surrounding buildings are built of yellow stone in the Art Deco style. In the center of the square, stands the wonderful 1934 clock tower with a four-faced Rolex clock. It was a gift from the Lebanese-Brazilian emigre Michel Abed to the Lebanese government.

The clock tower in the center of Place de l'Etoile, Beirut.

Emden, Germany

Emden, Germany. 2013.

Street view from the town of Emden. In the distance, the clock tower of the Martin Luther church.

Old Town Dobrich - Clock Tower

The clock tower in the old town of Dobrich. Dobrich Bulgaria, June 2013.

The Bulgarian renaissance style clock tower in the old town of Dobrich. The 'Old Town' is an ethnographic complex adjacent to the town's center.