Bern, the City of the Medieval Streets and Museums
July 15, 2010
Bern or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland. This city is considered the financial and administrative center of the country, and noted for its variety of medieval streets and monuments and historic buildings.
Bern is the capital of the canton of Bern, one of the major population centers of the country. The historical center, or the Old Town of Bern, is listed in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO. In addition, according to several published studies, the city of Bern has one of the best qualities of life of the world.
The town lies just west of the center of the country, only about 20 kilometers from the Bernese Alps. Therefore, citizens enjoy amazing views of the mountains. The nearest mountains are mountains Gurteen, 958 meters high, and Banting, 947 meters high. For here too there is the old observatory in Bern.
The center of the city even today continues with the same design as in previous centuries, with their stone medieval streets and buildings not too high. It has therefore been recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO. In the area of the ancient city is one of the icons of the city, the Zytglogge, a large tower with a huge astronomical clock decorated with marionettes. The Zytglogge is a building of more than 800 years has been renovated in more than one occasion.
This area is also a beautiful Gothic cathedral, the Münster, which dates from the fifteenth century. Construction began in 1421, but the tallest tower, 100 meters, only ended in 1893.
The Rathaus, Town Hall, a building which also dates from the fifteenth century. The streets of the old part of town are decorated with a multitude of arches, creating the Lauben, making a walk through the old streets rather than relaxed.
One of the most historic was the Bärengraben, the fossa of the bears, found Nydeggbrücke near the bridge that crosses the river Aare. This site dates from the sixteenth century but was closed last year and now plans to build a Bärepark, a park for the bears. The bear is the symbol of both the city and the canton.
Another site worth visiting is the Bundeshaus, Federal Palace, built between 1857 and 1902. Today this historic building is the national parliament, the government and part of the federal administration, and excursions are organized each year by.
Undoubtedly one of the most visited buildings is the Einsteinhaus, the house where Albert Einstein lived in the street Kramgasse 49, from the years 1903 to 1905. The house stands as a house museum with a variety of portraits both families as scientists of the time.
Bern is a very green city, with several parks. The Rosengarten, the Rose Garden is located in the heart of the city, with wonderful views towards the ancient streets of Bern. The city is also full of sources that are spread across the city. Highlights the latest source found in the Federal Palace.
Bern is full of historic buildings and monuments, such as the Gewerbeschule Bern, or the Technical College of Bern, which dates from 1937, and Archiv für Eidgenössisches Denkmalpflege, or Swiss Monument Archives. One of the most luxurious districts is the former Kirchefeld district, full of mansions built in 1881.
Bern is a city full of culture indeed. Among its charming cobblestone streets and buildings with decorated facades can find a variety of theaters, museums, galleries and monuments. Stresses Theater Bern, where is common that represent the best operas or best plays. Another theater that stands out is the Theatre of Tojo, something smaller.
Also notable are several museums and galleries located throughout the city. The Art Gallery of Bern and is devoted to more contemporary art. The Kuntsmuseum is dedicated to the fine arts, while the Zentrum Paul Klee is devoted to modern art. Highlights include the Historical Museum, with a large exhibition on the life and discoveries of Albert Einstein, and the Museum of Natural History.
To view the most historic and iconic films are recommended to visit the Lichtspiel Kinemathek Bern. Among the historical museum there is even a Swiss Rifle Museum curious, full of all kinds of rifles and pistols, a museum dedicated to the Swiss Alps, and a museum dedicated to vintage trams. The city also has a large collection of antiquities in the Antikensammlung Bern.
Other buildings that stand out are the Federal Casa de la Moneda, the Thunplatzbrunnen or large collection of the Federal Archives. Near the center of the city are the Swiss National Library and the Historical Museum, a large museum that dates back to 1894. The Universal Postal Union is also in this city, and the monument of Weltpostdenkmal decorates a garden city.
In Bern, take place every few months fairs and festivals of all kinds. Among the fairs, both local and visitors can enjoy the curious Zibelemärit fair, a large market of onions. BeJazz festival highlights, a great festival taking place in both winter and summer brings the best jazz artists. Other festival highlights include the Buskers festival or Gurtenfestival.
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