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Clock Tower Description
(Local Name: Zeitglockenturm) The Kramgasse ends at the Clock Tower (Zeitglockenturm or Zytgloggeturm), a notable Berne landmark, frequently rebuilt (the present stone tower with its pointed spire is 15th C.) which was the west gate of the town until about 1250. On the east side of the tower is an astronomical clock (1527-30), with mechanical figures which perform four minutes before every hour.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Medieval;  Science, technology attraction or museum;  Clocks and timepieces
Tips
May 1-Oct. 31: daily until 4:30 p.m. guided tours including astronomical clock (about one hour). Meeting point: east side of tower. Numbers are limited. Nov. 1-Mar. 30: guided tours by prior arrangement.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
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