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Zytglogge Clock Tower

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Zytglogge Clock Tower

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    December 5, 2024

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    Originally a defensive tower, it was converted into a prison in the 13th century and later into a clock tower. Today, it houses one of the oldest astronomical clocks in Switzerland and a carillon.

    The Zytglogge is famous for its intricate clock, which not only tells the time but also depicts the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. It also features playful figures that move at specific times.
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    September 1, 2024

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    The fortified tower, which has been extended several times, was built between 1218 and 1220 as the western end of the main street of Bern, a city founded in 1191. …
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    January 30, 2024

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    At the top of the hour, numerous people gather in front of the Zytglogge (time bell tower) and watch the unique spectacle that takes place in Bern's old town at that time. The puppet game with the bear train, the jester, the golden rooster and Chronos - the god of time - delights young and old from near and far.
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    Location: Bern-Mittelland, Bern, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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