Dutch tower, Medieval tower at Waisenhausplatz, Bern, Switzerland
The Dutch Tower rises above Waisenhausplatz in Bern, featuring late Gothic windows and multiple stories integrated into the surrounding buildings.
Built around 1256 as part of the city fortifications, the tower received its name from a Bernese officer who served in Holland during the 17th century.
The tower forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old City of Bern, representing medieval Swiss defensive architecture.
Located in central Bern at coordinates 46°56′55.19″N 7°26′38.32″E, the tower stands at an elevation of 541.5 meters above sea level.
An inscription near the top of the tower indicates the years 1230-1885, making it one of the few remaining sections of the Savoy city walls.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1256
Elevation above the sea: 541.5 m
Address: Waisenhausplatz 15, 3011 Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.94866,7.44398
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:10
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