“Cockerel” Clock Square

mall square in the beginning of central pedestrian street, features a composition with clock and crowing rooster, address: intersection of Vilniaus and Tilžės streets; coordinates 55°55'52.19"N, 23°18'54.32"E . In 1976 Šiauliai celebrated 740th birthday, it was commemorated by erecting the city clock with "Crowing Rooster". Rooster was singing a funny Lithuanian pop song "Come To Rendezvous" ("Tu ateik į pasimatymą"), soon it became a popular spot for the rendezvous. Authors: sculptors Vilius Puronas and Stanislovas Kuzma.

In 2003, the city of Šiauliai was celebrating its 767th anniversary, and one of its renewed symbols, the Cockerel, crowed: "Come on a date". Couples in love or business people agree to meet here: "We'll meet at the Cockerel". Now, the city symbol not only crows, but it also greets passers-by: "Welcome to Šiauliai." The greeting is uttered in English, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Esperanto, Hebrew, Swedish, Romany, and other languages.

Web link: Siauliai tourism information center