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“Bern, Switzerland” Luxury Experience Magazine
“Bern celebrates its Einstein era, relativity's centennial” Boston.com / Boston Globe
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 35 attractions in Bern
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Traveller Description: This clock tower served as Bern's west gate from 1191-1250.  The tower was once used to imprison prostitutes; the astronomical clock was added in... more »
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: Kramg. at Hotelg. Bern
Switzerland

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“People love Astronomical Clocks”
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4 of 5 stars
redeco
Warren, Massachusetts
1 Feb 2009
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This clock tower once served as the western gate of the city. It was rebuilt after the 1405 fire and for a time it served as a prison for prostitutes. The clock was put in 1527-30 and was made by Caspar Brunner. People lover astronomical clocks and this square is always crowded at four minutes to the hour when the... more

“ベルンの象徴時計塔”
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4 of 5 stars
ky3
Tokyo, Japan
Google Translation
12 Dec 2009
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ベルンの旧市街の真ん中に、ベルンの時計塔はある。 この時計塔は街に一体となり、この時計塔の下を、今も車が走っている。 ... more

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Clock Tower (Zytglogge Zeitglockentrum) Address

Kramg. at Hotelg., Bern, Switzerland