Blood tower, Medieval tower in Red Quarter, Bern, Switzerland.
The Blood Tower stands at the northern end of Bern's city wall, constructed with thick stone walls and positioned along the Aare River.
The Blood Tower emerged as part of Bern's defensive fortifications in 1470, controlling access and movement across the northern section of the medieval city.
This class B Swiss cultural property represents the architectural traditions of medieval Bern through its defensive design and strategic riverside placement.
The tower remains accessible to visitors at Langmauerweg 114 in Bern, with coordinates 46.952342 latitude and 7.443354 longitude for navigation.
The Blood Tower marks the exact point where the city's ancient defensive wall meets the Aare River, creating a natural barrier against invaders.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1470
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (West)
Address: Langmauerweg 114, 3011 Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.95234,7.44335
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:34
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