🌙 The Last Night Watchmen of Europe
Medieval tradition continues at Lausanne Cathedral
📌 Fast Facts
- Continuous tradition since 1405 — over 619 years
- Call made hourly from 10 pm to 2 am, 365 days per year
- Current watchman: Alexandre Schmid (as of 2024)
- Location: Lausanne Cathedral, Lausanne, Switzerland
The night watchman of Lausanne Cathedral represents one of Europe's oldest continuously maintained civic traditions. Since 1405, a ...