Usage Note
Rathausturm is the clock or bell tower that forms the focal point of many German medieval Rathäuser. Such towers served as symbols of civic pride and as watchtowers; today they are popular tourist viewpoints.
Examples
"Der Rathausturm von München zeigt die Stunden mit einem Glockenspiel an."
Natural Translation
Munich's town hall tower marks the hours with a carillon.
Literal Translation
The town hall tower of Munich shows the hours with a carillon.
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