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    March 4, 2022

    Munot
    The city fortress is, alongside the Rhine Falls, the landmark of Schaffhausen.
    Built by the citizens of Schaffhausen in 1564–1589 as forced labor. The construction principle
    can be compared to Albrecht Dürer's idea of a circular bastion that is
    free on all sides and surrounded by an extended city moat so that
    ideal all-round defense is possible. The Munot bell from 1589 has been rung by hand every evening at 9 o'clock for
    over 400 years and used to signal the closing of the city gates. Its ringing finds a romantic echo in the well-known Schaffhausen folk song
    "Munotglöggli".
    Text / Source: Schaffhauserland Tourism, Vordergasse 73, CH-8200 Schaffhausen
    schaffhauserland.ch

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      November 8, 2021

      Even if no admission is required here, you should or precisely because of this you should definitely see the fortress. I was very surprised by the space behind the wooden door and the play of light inside. We didn't expect that. I also think the staircase is worth mentioning. Just great! Must see

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        March 18, 2025

        Great fortress, partly under renovation

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          Location: Schaffhausen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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