The biggest hourglass.

in #travel8 years ago

The largest hourglass in 2004 was built in the Hungarian capital Budapest. Their establishment of the city government coincided with the accession of Hungary to the European Union.

Installed not far from the heroes ' Square, this unique attraction of Budapest attracts many tourists and visitors with its unusual view. The height of this hourglass — eight meters. They are made in the form of a circle and it looks like a wheel. Therefore Hungarians among themselves call them "wheel of time".

In the construction of the "wheel of time" were used materials such as stainless steel, Burgundy granite and high-impact glass. This made the biggest hourglass beautiful and durable. In General, the authorities spent 250 million forints on their production.

New year's eve several people using ropes and a simple device under the universal joy turn over this hourglass. So begins a new cycle.

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