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Night Life
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Historic
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Relaxing
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Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. Its name stands for the word ‘Bear' in German because bear pit attractions have been around in the city since the 1600s. Founded in the year 1191, it is nicknamed the Medieval City because many of the structures and architectures such as cobblestone streets and terraced houses found in Bern take people back to the Medieval Age. Other notable facts about Switzerland's capital city: Albert Einstein worked there; it is the birthplace of the famous Swiss cheese; and the well loved chocolate Toblerone originated there.
Bern is such a beautiful city. It is listed by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. Some of the historical and cultural attractions people will find in the city include the Kuntsmuseum which displays artworks by famous artists like Picasso and Dali; the Zytglogge Tower, a medieval clock tower that showcases animated characters; the Prison tower which is the second tower and city gate of Bern, and many more.
Featured place to visit: Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center)
Featured thing to do: Federal Building (Bundeshaus)
Featured place to eat: Adriano's Bar andamp, Cafe
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Popular Attractions
Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center)
Attractions: Art museum, Specialty museum
Bear Pits (Barengraben)
Attractions: Monument
Federal Building (Bundeshaus)
Attractions: Flea/street market, Town center/square/plaza, Government building
Old Town (Altstadt)
Attractions: Neighborhood
Museum of Natural History (Naturhistorisches Museu
Attractions: Art museum
Popular Activities
Comeback
Activities: Gay bar, Nightlife
Samurai
Activities: Gay bar, Nightlife
Barenplatz
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Bern Cathedral
Activities: Lookout, City walk sightseeing
Clock Tower (Zytglogge Zeitglockentrum)
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Popular Restaurants
Ringgenberg
Kornhauskeller, Restaurant
Adriano's Bar andamp, Cafe
Cuisines: Coffee Shop, Sandwiches, Bagels
Blauer Engel
Gaumentanz
Cuisines: Fusion
Popular Hotels, B&B and Rooms
City Am Bahnhof
Hotel City
Etap Bern Expo
Glocke
Hotel Alpenblick
Nearby cities
Scuol
Ftan
Pontresina
Samedan
Celerina
St. Moritz
Klosters
Davos
Brunnen
Bivio
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