The clock-tower was an ele­ment of the for­ti­fi­ca­ti­on of Lucer­ne. The town wall and its nine towers (Nöl­li, Männ­li, Lue­gis­land, Wacht, Zyt, Schirm­er, Pul­ver, Allen­win­den and Däch­li), built bet­ween the 14th and 16th cen­tu­ry, stood as a sym­bol for the ever gro­wing power of …

The ope­ra­ting ins­truc­tions, the oldest of their kind world­wi­de for a public clock-tower clock, con­tain remar­kab­le facts regar­ding the assem­bly, con­s­truc­tion, hand­ling and main­ten­an­ce of the clock. Today the docu­ment can be found in the sate archi­ves of Lucerne.

Once a symbol of power, the Musegg Wall and its nine towers are part of Lucerne's historic fortifications; forming a striking crown around the Old Town. The Musegg Wall is not only presents a fascinating aspect from afar, but also provides a valuable habitat for specialised plants and animals, some of which are endangered.

Zyt Tower is one of nine towers that are part of the town fortifications of Lucerne. Two giants carry the face of its time-honored clock on its façade. There are nine more historic tower clocks inside the tower.

Lucerne boasts a wealth of spectacular medieval towers, located in the Musegg Wall area. This former symbol of power forms an impressive city crown, shaping up its skyline, and affording great panoramic views of Lucerne and the eponymous lake, the Reuss river, and the surrounding mountain scenery.

One of Europe's most unique clock towers! A climb to the top offers a great up-close view of the Old Town, the lake and the mountains. Tip: Be there on the hour to watch the inner clock workings, as the bells chime. There are nine more historic clocks exhibited inside.

2019年1月17日 · There are nine towers in total along the wall but you can only visit four of them: The Männli tower (with the soldier on the top), the Wacht tower, the Zyt tower (the amazing clock tower), and the Schirmer tower.

Near the western end of the old city walls' walkway, you both ascend or descend here at Zytturm, with its legendary clock. Since the late Middle Ages the Zytturm Clock, held up by two giants, has had the right to chime first, one minute before all other public clocks in Lucerne.

The Clock Tower is one of the most important and historical attractions in Lucerne. It is located in the Old Town of Lucerne and it was an element of the fortification of Lucerne. The town wall consists of nine towers- Nölli, Männli, Luegisland, Wacht, …

Zytturm Lucerne, a landmark in the heart of Lucerne, Switzerland, is a captivating symbol of the city's medieval heritage. Rising proudly against the skyline, this 13th-century clock tower enchants visitors with its Gothic architecture and timeless charm.