The Courtyard of the Clock is a large open courtyard located in the center of the Palace of Versailles. It was designed by architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart and completed in 1689 as part of Louis XIV’s expansion and renovations to the palace. The courtyard is flanked on three sides by galleries, each featuring ornate columns and detailed sculptures. In the center stands a large sundial clock, built between 1750 and 1754 at the direction of Louis XV. This clock has become an iconic symbol for both Versailles and its famous Hall of Mirrors that lies beyond it.