7 juillet 2025|
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|5 months agoHistoric Bern Clock Tower Reveals 500-Year Legacy
The Zytglogge, one of Europe's few functioning astronomical clocks, continues to mark time in Bern's UNESCO World Heritage site after five centuries.
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- The Zytglogge has been continuously operating for almost 500 years
- The tower is located in Bern's UNESCO World Heritage site
- The clock mechanism requires winding every 27 hours
- Only four people are authorized to wind the clock mechanism
By The Numbers
500
Years of continuous operation
1530
Year of inauguration
1983
Year of UNESCO World Heritage listing
They Said
"Feel the pulsations of the Zytglogge"
"I don't know how many people in the world do this job. It's an honour that Bern bestows on our team"
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A Living Monument of Time
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Historical Significance and UNESCO Recognition
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The Mechanical Marvel
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Guardians of Time: The Maintenance Team
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