Clock Tower

Zug, Switzerland

From a distance, the dome of the Zug clock tower appears blue-white but as you get closer to it, you can see the time on it. But not just the time, it also shows the month, the phase of the moon, the day of the week and whether it is a leap year or not. The tower was actually built as a way through the oldest city walls and later part of it was used as a prison as well as housing a room to keep warm by an open fire. Today the 52-metre-high tower is open to everyone, an opportunity not to be missed. After all, where else other than Zug can you get the key yourself to a city landmark.

The tower was originally built in the 13th century and heightened in 1478-1480. The current appearance dates from 1557.

References:

Comments

Your name

Website (optional)


Address

Kolinplatz 10, Zug, Switzerland
See all sites in Zug

Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

More Information

www.zug-tourismus.ch

Rating

5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby


Liebfrauenkapelle (0,2 km)
Zug Castle (0,2 km)
Capuchin Monastery (0,2 km)
Huwiler Tower (0,3 km)
Buonas Castle (4,4 km)


Kapellbrücke (20,3 km)
Wasserkirche (22,7 km)
Grossmünster (22,8 km)
Fraumünster (22,7 km)
St. Peter's Church (22,9 km)
Jesuit Church (20,4 km)
Swiss National Museum (23,8 km)
Lindenhof Hill (23,1 km)
Spreuerbrücke (20,6 km)

User Reviews

Y.H. (8 months ago)
The ancient clock tower of Zug that is called in Swiss-German "Zytturm", is a remarkable architectural pearl. It was built in the medieval era to supervise the old town against fire. The tower is located at the heart of the old town of Zug and from the top you have a 360° view of the town and the lake. To climb to the top, you have to get the key from the souvenir shop at the ground level by deposit your passport or ID. On the way to the top, you can see the mechanical clock and the old prison. Below the tower there is a gate to the old town, don't miss a visit there!!
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Must-See Historic Places in Córdoba
Photo from Flickr, copyright TablinumCarlson

Historic Site of the week

Augustusburg Palace

Augustusburg Palace represents one of the first examples of Rococo creations in Germany. For the Cologne elector and archbishop Clemens August of the House of Wittelsbach it was the favourite residence. In 1725 the Westphalian architect Johann Conrad Schlaun was commissioned by Clemens August to begin the construction of the palace on the ruins of a medieval moated castle.

In 1728, the Bavarian court architect François de Cuvilliés took over and made the palace into one of the most glorious residences of its time. Until its completion in 1768, numerous outstanding artists of European renown contributed to its beauty. A prime example of the calibre of artists employed here is Balthasar Neumann, who created the design for the magnificent staircase, an enchanting creation full of dynamism and elegance. The magical interplay of architecture, sculpture, painting and garden design made the Brühl Palaces a masterpiece of German Rococo.

UNESCO honoured history and present of the Rococo Palaces by inscribing Augustusburg Palace – together with Falkenlust Palace and their extensive gardens – on the World Heritage List in 1984. From 1949 onwards, Augustusburg Palace was used for representative purposes by the German Federal President and the Federal Government for many decades.

In 1728, Dominique Girard designed the palace gardens according to French models. Owing to constant renovation and care, it is today one of the most authentic examples of 18th century garden design in Europe. Next to the Baroque gardens, Peter Joseph Lenné redesigned the forested areas based on English landscaping models. Today it is a wonderful place to have a walk.

Map Top Sights Tags Historical Periods City Guides About Us Sign Up Upload new site
© 2020 SpottingHistory.com. All rights reserved.