Käfigturm
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Käfigturm is a historic medieval tower and former city gate in Bern, Switzerland, now serving as a prominent landmark and cultural venue.
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural venue
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former city gate → landmark → medieval tower → |
| architecturalStyle |
medieval architecture
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| category |
Buildings and structures in Bern
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City gates in Switzerland → Cultural venues in Switzerland → Towers in Switzerland → |
| city |
Bern
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| country |
Switzerland
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| etymology |
name refers to its historical use as a prison ("Käfig" = cage)
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| hasClock |
yes
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| hasFunction |
clock tower
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| hasNameInGerman |
Käfigturm
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| heritageDesignation |
UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of Old City of Bern)
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| heritageStatus |
protected historic monument
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| locatedIn |
Old City of Bern
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| locatedOn |
Marktgasse
NERFINISHED
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| location |
Bern
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| material |
sandstone
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| near |
Zytglogge
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| openToPublic |
yes
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| partOf |
fortifications of Bern
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| region |
Canton of Bern
NERFINISHED
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| replaced |
earlier city gate tower
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| significance |
important symbol of Bern’s medieval city defenses
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| touristAttraction |
yes
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| usedAs |
city gate
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meeting and exhibition venue → prison → |
| usedFor |
cultural events
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exhibitions → public meetings → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Bern
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Bern → |
hasLandmark |
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Old City of Bern
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hasCityGateOrTower |
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Käfigturm
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hasNameInGerman |