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Thanks to its well-preserved medieval townscape, the Old Town of Bern was entered onto UNESCO’s listing of World Heritage Sites in 1983.

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UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
The capital of Switzerland has many charms. Its quaint old town is framed by the Aare Riverand offers spectacular views of the Alps.

With its 6 km of limestone buildings andmedieval arcades,its Renaissance fountainswith colorful figures, and its beautiful cathedral surrounded by picturesque rooftops, Bern, founded in 1191, is truly a gem of medievalarchitecture in Europe.

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Bern Welcome
Bahnhofplatz 10a
Postfach
3001  Bern
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)31 328 12 12
info@bern.com
bern.com

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Overview
Bern
Bern Region
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Contact

UNESCO World Heritage in Switzerland
Phone  +41 (0)31 544 31 15
ourheritage.ch
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Contact

Bern Welcome
Bahnhofplatz 10a
Postfach
3001 Bern
Phone  +41 (0)31 328 12 12
bern.com

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