Zytglogge Tower – Bern, Switzerland
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About the location (from Wiki):
The Zytglogge tower is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Built in the early 13th century, it has served the city as guard tower, prison, clock tower, centre of urban life and civic memorial. Despite the many redecorations and renovations it has undergone in its 800 years of existence, the Zytglogge is one of Bern’s most recognisable symbols and, with its 15th-century astronomical clock, a major tourist attraction. It is a heritage site of national significance, and part of the Old City of Bern, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
The Zytglogge has an overall height of 54.5 metres (179 ft), and a height of 24 metres (79 ft) up to the roof-edge. Its rectangular floor plan measures 11.2 by 10.75 metres (37 by 35.3 ft). The wall strengths vary widely, ranging from 260 centimetres (100 in) in the west, where the tower formed part of the city walls, to 65 centimetres (26 in) in the east. The outward appearance of the Zytglogge is determined by the 1770 renovation. Only the late Gothic cornice below the roof and the stair tower are visible artifacts of the tower’s earlier history.
The Zytglogge’s internal layout has changed over time to reflect the tower’s change of purpose from guard tower to city prison to clock tower. The thirteenth century guard tower was not much more than a hollow shell of walls that was open towards the city in the east. Only in the fourteenth century was a layer of four storeys inserted. The rooms above the clockwork mechanism were used by the city administration for various purposes up until the late 20th century, including as archives, storerooms, as a firehose magazine and even as an air raid shelter. The interior was frequently remodeled in a careless, even vandalistic fashion; for instance, all but three of the original wooden beams supporting the intermediate floors were destroyed. Since 1979, the tower’s interior is empty again. It is only accessed for maintenance and in the course of regular guided tours.
Movies shot at this location:
Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaaoon song from Yes Boss
Thathi Thaavum from Boss Engira Bhaskaran
Zara Gungunalein Chalo from Laga Chunari Mein Daag
New York Nagaram song from Sillendru Oru Kaadhal
Haan Mujhe Pyar Hua Pyar Hua from Judaai
Gundello from Ek Niranjan
Ussumu Laresay from Uththama Puthiran
Naakkosam Nuvvu from Magadheera
Inka Yedo from Darling
Oh ThendralE from Endrendrum Kaadhal
Tere Pyaar Mein from Zor
Tu Hai Sola Satraa Saal from Jeena Sirf Mere Liye
Chaliga Vundannade from Samarasimha Reddy
Enna Idhu Enna Idhu from Rojavanam
Kalti Kalti from Saleem
Paddanandi Premalo – Student No. 1 (Telugu)
Nannochi Taakindi from Sakhiya Na Tho Raa
Apne Mehboob Ki song from Bade Dilwala
Sona Kitna Hai song from Hero No. 1
Jaaneman Tu Khoob Hai from Jaani Dushman
Koi Taaza Hawaa song from Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Unnai Maadhiri song from Durai
Cholaare Cho Cho Laare song from Ullaasam
Chiluka Kshemamaa song from Rowdy Alludu




