The Old City of Berne is a World Heritage site in Switzerland and defined by the UNESCO in 1983 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 1068 (923) in our monthly survey..
"Founded in the 12th century on a hill site surrounded by the Aare River, Berne developed over the centuries in line with a an exceptionally coherent planning concept. The buildings in the Old City, dating from a variety of periods, include 15th-century arcades and 16th-century fountains. Most of the medieval town was restored in the 18th century but it has retained its original character."
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