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Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)

Caleta Abarca, Vina del Mar, Chile
Ranked #8 of 16 attractions in Vina del Mar
4.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Viewed best from high above, this working clock is made entirely of live flowers and plants.
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Salem, Oregon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I think everyone who is in Vina del Mar should take the time to walk here. It's just a big clock made from flowers but its so beautiful!!! More

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Costa Mesa, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

You won't "ooh" or "aah" over it, but it is worth a visit, especially understanding the history: clock works donated by the Swiss during the 1962 world cup. It did have the correct time when we were there. More

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Nashville, TN
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

It's not that impressive to begin with, and it's not working right now anyway. Worth a 30-second pause if you walk right past it, but not worth a special trip. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Lots of people around the clock. It cost a lot of money to the municipality every year. There is nothing extraordinary in it. The gardeners have a lot of work to do to keep the clock in shape. It marks where Viña del Mar begins and Valparaiso ends. The good thing is that nothing have changed since the Football World... More

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boston
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Our guide took us here and I would have just preferred to stay in Valparaiso. I guess it is famous. More

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Dallas, Texas
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Exactly what you would expect. Nothing too terribly impressive. There are tons of peoplemgathered around at all times too. More

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Houston, TX
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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I adore clocks & have never seen anything like the enormous clock arms moving above a a flower face on the hillside. Just a 2 minute walk from the Sheraton, it is one of the iconic things about Vina del Mar. It looks like it's always crowded there, but mornings might be slightly less so. People were generally friendly and... More

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Medellin, Colombia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

As there is not much to do in Vina del Mar this is a definite must. A working clock made of flowers is unusual and this one is big so a photo taken by it is essential. More

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San Francisco, California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

It is a cool attractions and one of the few things to do in Vina so it is worth at least passing by and taking a picture or two. More

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Marbella/Miami
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

so have a look, take a picture and that's it. nothing more to do in this place inmidst an infernal traffic :) More

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