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Berna | Zytglogge Tower

  • 3011 Berna, Svizzera
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Zytglogge Tower was made in 1405, and rebuilt in 1527. The tower is only 16 meters tall but this structure has a dominating presence in Bern because of the intricate detailing, bright colouring and animated figurines. The figurines that frame the clock rotate around, and on the hour, a large figure will hammer the bell that rings at the top of the tower. The clock acts as a time-keeper but also with astronomical feature such as a lunar dial, 12 zodiac signs, calendar dial and star chart. The clock tower has had a colourful history, with it being used as the first western city gate during an expansion in 1220, as well as being a prison before being solely used as a clock tower.

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