Zytturm, Medieval clock tower in Lucerne, Switzerland
The Zytturm reaches 31 meters high and features a large clock dial measuring between 3 to 4 meters on its southern facade.
Built in 1403 as part of the Musegg Wall fortifications, the tower incorporated an existing clock mechanism from 1385 that still operates in central Switzerland.
The clock tower displays two giant figures holding the clock face, while the interior houses nine historical timepieces representing Swiss clock making traditions.
Visitors can access the tower from April through November, climbing to the top for views of Lucerne's Old Town, the lake, and mountains.
The clock mechanism maintains a centuries-old tradition of chiming one minute before the actual hour, making it distinct among European tower clocks.
Location: Lucerne
GPS coordinates: 47.05475,8.30557
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:31
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