but a more civic example can be found in the nation’s capital Bern. The Zytglogge tower was built more than 800 years ago, in 1191, when the city was smaller, with the clock standing at its west ...

Wander through the cobblestone streets of the well-preserved old town, and marvel at the historic Zytglogge clock tower. Surrounded by the Aare River, the city's picturesque setting is unmatched.