Blood tower, Medieval tower in Red Quarter, Bern, Switzerland.
The Blood Tower sits at the northern edge of Bern's fortification wall with thick stone construction positioned alongside the Aare River. It served as part of the defensive system and controlled access to the city from this direction.
The structure was built in 1470 as part of Bern's defensive fortifications. It remained an important control point and was integrated into the city's layout over the following centuries.
The tower is part of the city's medieval fortification system and shows how Bern protected its boundaries. Visitors can see today how the town wall meets the river directly, using natural defenses.
The tower sits on Langmauerweg and is reachable on foot from the old town. Visitors should know the site is right by the river and invites walking around the surrounding area.
The tower gets its name from a historical event that happened at this spot. The specific story is known locally and makes the place more than just a ruin.
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