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Fondo Water Clock

Fondo Water Clock

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Fondo Water Clock

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Location: Fondo, Trentino, Italy

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1. Sentiero Italia C06: From Fondo to Rifugio Oltradige via Val di Non

17.5km

05:17

570m

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Forest trail through Val di Non with water clocks, wooden sculptures, and mountain refuges on Italy's epic 7,000km hiking route.

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2. Sentiero attrezzato del Mondino "Edmondo Janes" via ferrata to Lago Smeraldo

5.25km

01:42

230m

Via ferrata through Rio Sass Canyon to emerald Lake Smeraldo with metal walkways and cables.

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3. Canyon Rio Sass – Emerald Lake loop from Malosco

5.22km

01:33

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Gulliver Bike

July 22, 2022

A unique creation of its kind, the hydro-chronometer in the center of Piazza di Fondo is built entirely by hand.
It consists of two distinct and connected mechanisms, made to work by water: the first (hydro-chronometer) is responsible for measuring time, the second is intended to operate the alarm, able to mark the hour and a half with operation repeatedly.
The two mechanisms are positioned in the central area of the turret.
In the upper part of the turret there are the astronomical mechanisms and the quadrature wheels that activate the hands of the four quadrants, which represent:
1. the hours and minutes
2. the appearance and days of the moon
3. the calendar with indication of the day of the month and of the week
4. the month and the position of the sun in the zodiac.
In the lower part of the turret there are the two hydraulic wheels that operate the bell, the chime and the movement of the automaton

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Fabrizio De Carolis

August 1, 2023

A wonderful Bottom Water Clock.

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Franz Seiz

April 17, 2024

A really special and clever masterpiece 👍

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1. Sentiero Italia C06: From Fondo to Rifugio Oltradige via Val di Non

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