Dutch Tower (Hollaenderturm) description and photos - Switzerland: Bern
Dutch Tower (Hollaenderturm) description and photos - Switzerland: Bern. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Hollaenderturm. Photo and descriptionThe Dutch Tower, called Hollanderturm in German, was built in 1256 for defensive purposes, and was part of the city's third defensive belt. Later, in 1345, a fourth defensive belt was built, which reduced the importance of the tower from a military point of view, and from 1530 the tower was allowed to be used for civilian purposes, and it practically lost its original purpose. For many years, it was occupied by the workshops of blacksmiths and weaponsmiths. Outwardly, the tower resembles a round structure of light colors. The top is made in the half-timbered style and decorated with bright geraniums installed in the windows. Its massiveness leaves an imprint on the memory of tourists, especially if you compare its size with the width of the Bernese streets. The tower got its name due to the fact that it was from this tower that Bernese officers left for service in Holland. But this is not its first or only name. The previous one, mentioned before 1896, was Raucherthurm, which means 'The Smoking Tower'. It was called so because both before leaving for service and after returning, the officers liked to hide in it from the eyes of strangers, gathering on the top floor, and smoke for their own pleasure, and smoking in Bern was prohibited at that time. Most often this happened after returning from service, where there was no such ban, and therefore such a pernicious habit was acquired. The tower was last reconstructed in 1939. But this is not its first or only name. The previous one, mentioned before 1896, was Raucherthurm, which means `` The Smoking Tower ''. It was called so because both before leaving for the service and after returning, the officers liked to hide in it from the eyes of strangers, gathering on the top floor, and smoke for their pleasure, and smoking in Bern at that time was prohibited. Most often this happened after returning from service, where there was no such ban, and therefore such a pernicious habit was acquired.The tower was last reconstructed in 1939. But this is not its first or only name. The previous one, mentioned before 1896, was Raucherthurm, which means `` The Smoking Tower ''. It was called so because both before leaving for service and after returning, the officers liked to hide in it from the eyes of strangers, gathering on the top floor, and smoke for their own pleasure, and smoking in Bern was prohibited at that time. Most often this happened after returning from service, where there was no such ban, and therefore such a pernicious habit was acquired.The tower was last reconstructed in 1939. the officers liked to hide in it from the eyes of strangers, gathering on the top floor, and to smoke for their pleasure, and smoking in Bern was prohibited at that time. Most often this happened after returning from service, where there was no such ban, and therefore such a pernicious habit was acquired.The tower was last reconstructed in 1939. the officers liked to hide in it from the eyes of strangers, gathering on the top floor, and to smoke for their pleasure, and smoking in Bern was prohibited at that time. Most often this happened after returning from service, where there was no such ban, and therefore such a pernicious habit was acquired.The tower was last reconstructed in 1939.      We also recommend reading ByWard Market description and photos - Canada: Ottawa Topic: Dutch Tower (Hollaenderturm) description and photos - Switzerland: Bern. |
