UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old City of Berne

Old City of Berne is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Switzerland, inscribed in 1983.

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 fo

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.

Country
Switzerland
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1983
UNESCO reference
267
Area
91.86 ha

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