Clock Tower (Zytglogge)
Today it is one of Bern's most important sights. The ornate astronomical clock with its moving figures was built in 1530. It served as the city's main clock and thus had an authoritative function in Bern.
It was from there that travel times indicated on stone markers along the cantonal roads were measured. Standard units of length – formerly cubit and fathom, today meter and double meter – are displayed for the public in the arch of the gate.
 | | NEW - The minuature of the Clock Tower Bring home a miniature of the Clock Tower! The handcrafted clay model accurately replicates the tower's golden face and bronze hands and even features a working clock mechanism. Now available in different sizes at the Tourist Information.
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