The Backhaus Clock

It is notable for the year 1463 engraved on its frame in Gothic script, which marks it as the oldest dated tower clock still in operation in the world.

The gothic style used for this date is consistent with that era's notation, resembling a diamond shape and found in many Southern German churches from that period.

The last major repair before its decommissioning was carried out in 1878 by Forchtenberg clockmaker G. Wagner, who left his mark on the clock's frame.

[5] Due to the need for extensive repairs, the clock was removed from its original location in Forchtenberg's historical bakehouse and placed in storage in 1978.

Thanks to the support of the German Foundation for Monument Protection, the unique timepiece was successfully restored in 2014 and is now installed again in the clock tower of the bakery.