The city was founded at the end of the 12th century, so many sights of Bern are of historical value
27/10/2022
Prison tower
Until the end of the XIX century. arrested people were kept here, then the tower was reformatted into a city archive, then into a library and a room for exhibitions. Going on a trip, be sure to take the time to inspect this ancient building. In place of the firehouse, attached to the tower during its construction, today they made an observation platform.
24/10/2022
Zytglogge Tower
"Time Bell" - this is how the name of the tower is translated. An elegant building, decorated with baroque elements, in the XIII century. was a fire tower, then a prison, and only the equipment with a large astronomical clock made it a landmark of Bern and the main determinant of time for five centuries. From the bell tower, decorated with images of planets, figurines of angels and mythical characters, a magnificent view of the Old City opens up.
24/10/2022
Bernese fountains
Any tour in Bern includes a visit to at least a few of the more than 100 fountains. Many of them have drinking water, which saves people from thirst in the summer heat. The ingenuity of the creators, who rejected the traditional, hackneyed ideas about the classical construction of the fountain, is surprising. Most of them are designed in a thematic style, individual for each, but they are all united by a common element. The center of many fountains is crowned by a colorful large figure, towering on a column decorated with stucco. Initially, all fountains were built of wood, and only over time it was replaced by stone.
23/10/2022
Bern City Hall
The building was built in the late 14th century. was originally a trading post. The high tourist rating is ensured by the originality of the building (in particular, the design of the roof with four slopes), the astronomical clock built into the tower, and two dials under the roof, capturing the eyes of passing tourists. On the upper floors there are exhibition and concert halls, where you can listen to classical music in summer.
23/10/2022
Federal Palace
Listing the main attractions of Bern briefly, we will place this palace, famous for its architecture in the Florentine Baroque style, at the forefront. It houses the Swiss Parliament and the federal government of the country. The scale of the building is evidenced by the size of the dome - 62 m. Under the dome, in the lobby, there are statues of national historical figures; for informational purposes, you can see the emblems of the cantons of Switzerland. From special galleries, tourists can watch the sessions of Parliament.
20/10/2022
Old town
The heart of Bern is concentrated in its old part. There are interesting places here that you need to bypass without fail. Despite its small size, the Old Town has become a haven for many beautiful ancient buildings that surprise with their architecture. Walk at a leisurely pace, looking at the astronomical clock tower, fountains, arcades stretching for kilometers along the medieval streets. This part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.