Paranapiacaba's most striking symbol is this Big Ben–reminiscent 1898 clock tower, which sits on the platform of the town's railway station. It was manufactured by former high-end jeweller and watchmaker JW Benson in London and shipped to Paranapiacaba.
Clock Tower
São Paulo State
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