House Bouchoute (Bruges)

Belgium / West-Flandern / Brugge / Bruges / Markt, 15
 listed building / architectural heritage, commercial building
The front of this late medieval building features an octagonal wind rose linked to a rooftop weathervane. The instrument was installed in 1682 to inform traders on the square of the prevailing wind direction. Also on the roof is a shiny ball which was used in combination with a "meridian line" (indicated by a series of bronze studs on the ground) to calibrate clocks.

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  1. Meridian 3
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Coordinates:   51°12'30"N   3°13'25"E
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