Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, is built around a crook in the Aare River. It traces its origins back to the 12th century, with medieval architecture preserved in the Altstadt (Old Town). The Swiss Parliament meet in the Neo-Renaissance Bundeshaus (Federal Palace). The Französische Kirche (French Church) and the nearby medieval tower known as the Zytglogge both date to the 13th century.

In this fast walk of one hour we will see some of the significant points of this capital, such as:

Bahnholplatz (Station Square), Bundesplatz (The Parliament Building), Casino, a small excerpt from the Autumn’s Lightshow Point Nemo Rendez-vous Bundesplatz, Zytglogge (“Time Bell”), Münster (The Cathedral), Christkatholische Kirche St. Peter und Paul, Rathaus (City Hall), Bärengraben (Park for brown bears, the city symbol) Aare River, Mattenschwelle(Matten barrage), Freibad Marzili (Marzili Swimming pool), Dampfzentrale (Old power plant now a cultural centre), Monbijoubrücke (Monbijou Bridge).

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