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Day: September 20, 2016

Clocks, Time and Punctuality

September 20, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

The Swiss have a long and solid tradition with clocks and watch making. The oldest clock in Switzerland is the Clock Tower (called Zytglogge, which translates into “time bells”) in the capitol of Berne. We lived maybe a walking distance… Read moreClocks, Time and Punctuality

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