Capuchin Tower
Schanz/Kapuzinergasse, Zug 6300 - Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)41 723 68 00 - Fax: +41 (0)41 723 68 10
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The tall Capuchin Tower, completed in 1526, is one of Zug’s original fortified towers and stood at the north east corner of the defences; it was the home of the Zug high guard. The date of construction is on the door below the bricked-up arch. The present name of Capuchin relates to the order of monks who lived in the adjacent monastery from 1595 to 1997. Features are the clock, a Zug landmark, which has two Zug shields and a 17th century sundial below. The walls of this fortress taper from 2.80 metres to 2.30 metres thick
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