Alexanderplatz holds special significance for travelers from Russia, because its name is directly connected with their homeland. It was here, on October 25, 1805, that the Russian Emperor Alexander I the Blessed was ceremonially received; the square was later named in his honor.
One of the most significant landmarks adorning Alexanderplatz is the "World Clock," or "Urania" - the embodiment of peace and freedom across the entire planet. It appeared on the square in the autumn of 1989, immediately after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The clock is crowned with a symbolic inscription: "Time will destroy all walls." It was this monument, along with the fallen Wall, that became a symbol of a new era and the beginning of change. The idea behind the "World Clock" belongs to designer Erich John, and it was brought to life by Hans-Joachim. Interestingly, this monument is unique not only for its appearance, but also for its mechanism - rotating around a huge column, the clock shows the current time in the world's largest cities.
