Laima Clock

The Laima Clock (Latvian: Laimas pulkstenis) is a landmark in central Riga, Latvia. Its location between the Old Town and the Centre commercial district has made it a landmark of the city.[1]

Laima Clock
Laimas pulkstenis
The clock and the Freedom Monument
Coordinates56°57′02″N 24°06′43″E
LocationThe street Brīvības bulvāris
Completion date1924

History

The clock was completed in 1924 and initially was called the Big Clock (Lielais pulkstenis), but began to carry the name of the Laima confectionery company in 1936.[2] During the Latvia SSR it was used as a political information stand.[1] In 1999 the Laima Clock was fully reconstructed and its original design restored.[1][2] On December 12, 2012 at 12:00 the clock rang for the first time since its installation.[3]

Beginning from November 27, 2017 the clock was reconstructed again. The new style clock designed by Arvis Sproģis was unveiled in December 29, 2017. The reconstruction cost a toal of 106,000 euros and was covered by Orkla Group as a gift for 100th Anniversary of the Latvian Republic.[2]

References
  1. "Laima Clock". Cita Riga. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  2. "Reconstruction of Laima clock in Riga commences". Baltic News Network. November 27, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  3. "Laima clocks rang for the first time ever". Baltic News Network. December 12, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
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