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Bern
Overview
Wandering through the picture-postcard, Unesco World Heritage鈥搇isted Old Town, with its provincial, laid-back air, it's hard to believe that Bern (Berne in French) is the capital of Switzerland.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Bern鈥檚 flag-bedecked medieval centre has 6km of covered arcades and cellar shops and bars descending from the streets. After a devastating fire in 1405,鈥
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Bern鈥檚 answer to the Guggenheim, Renzo Piano鈥檚 architecturally bold, 150m-long wave-like edifice houses an exhibition space that showcases rotating works鈥
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Bern鈥檚 most famous Old Town sight, this ornate clock tower once formed part of the city鈥檚 western gate (1191鈥1256). Crowds congregate to watch its鈥
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Fresh from extensive renovation and expansion, Bern's Museum of Communication reopened its doors in August 2017. Occupying almost 2000 sq metres of鈥
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Tapestries, diptychs and other treasures vividly illustrate Bernese history from the Stone Age to the 20th century in this marvellous castle-like edifice,鈥
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Bern's Museum of Fine Arts houses Switzerland鈥檚 oldest permanent collection, ranging from an exquisite early Renaissance Madonna and Child by Fra Angelico鈥
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Bern鈥檚 15th-century Gothic cathedral boasts Switzerland鈥檚 loftiest spire (100m); climb the 344-step spiral staircase for vertiginous views. Coming down,鈥
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A popular etymological theory is that Bern got its name from the bear (B盲r in German), when the city鈥檚 founder, Berthold V, duke of Z盲hringen, snagged one鈥
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Switzerland debuts a stunning multi-day hike just in time for summer: your guide to ViaBernaMay 24, 2022 鈥 2 min read
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