The Clock Tower is recognized as being the symbol of Berna town. It is the place of meeting of all tourists who come from all over the world every year.Its heigh is no more and no less than 106 meters and connects the Bundeshaus with Marzili neighborhood.The tower was constructed in big part of wood, to the west part of the city.
We can also mention that for a while, the tower was abandoned then turned into a prison which unfortunately in 1405 was destroyed by the great fire. Its name of the Clock Tower was given because after this issue, the tower was rebuilt of stone and putted a clock in it. Even if the clock was not so well producted, after the 15th century the technique was more complicated and C. Brunner realised a mechanism which developed the clock’s system. It’s amazing how this clock is well realised and and its forme gives to all travellers the interests of acknowledging with its history. Another thing which is important and you have to figure it out is that the clock has besides the machinery, some figurines as cock and bears. The tower can be visited and you can also reach the top, from where the landscape is fabulous.

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