Also went back to the cathedral to see the astronomical clock working at 12.30pm. There was a 20 minutes movie first to outline the history of the clock in 3 languages (French, German and English). The clock is is absolutely huge, an amazing masterpiece and a technical achievement.
The current mechanism was developed in the 1800s.
Astronomical signs on the clock.
Below these signs are 2 angels. One taps a bell and then the other has a sand timer that it turns over.
The twelve disciplines move past Jesus as he blesses them. This is in the top of the clock.
Then the cock at the very top crows and flaps its wings.
Either side of the clock are paintings.
Then we went shopping - lots of patisseries with wonderful cakes, chocolate, wine, shoe, jewellery and clothing shops around the city centre. The best was the cheese shop with so many cheeses that we do not see in Australia.
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