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Sundial

Name: Sundial
Rating: 2

Recommended by 12 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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Willem VS

November 2, 2024

The sundial at St. Omer Cathedral is an impressive astronomical instrument that tells the time based on the position of the sun. It is one of the largest sundials in France and is located on the south wall of the cathedral. The sundial is made of stone and has a diameter of about 3.5 meters. It was built in 1561 and is still in good condition. The design of the sundial is very detailed and includes several circles and lines that indicate the time at different times of the year. It is a beautiful example of the astronomical knowledge of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

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Elevation 20 m

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Sundial

1. The station – Ruin of St Martin's church loop from Saint-Omer

2. The park from the south – It is from that era and still standing loop from Longuenesse

3. Cathédrale de St Omer – Ruin of St Martin's church loop from Saint-Omer

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