Most often with Switzerland in terms of tourism we associate the ski resorts of the Alps and the lively Zurich . And it is completely unfair to forget about the capital - the city of Bern , and in fact it can in many ways be called "the most" in Europe.
Bern is located in the center of Switzerland . It was founded in 1191. Initially, the city carried an exclusively defensive task. But eventually Bern became one of the most picturesque corners of the country. To view all its interesting places and attractions , it will take a lot of time. But if you do not have one, this article will help you find out what you can see in Bern for 1 day.
The main sights of the city
Directly from the train station, without wasting time, you can start your sightseeing tour. Once you get down on the platform, you immediately find yourself in the center of the city, which is a huge plus in the conditions of time deficit!
First of all, it's worth visiting the historical part of Bern. Besides the generally recognized monuments of architecture, here literally every house is worthy of attention. And it's no accident - after all, the Old Town is listed as a UNESCO cultural heritage. Around the historical center is the riverbed of the river Aara, which gives it the shape of the peninsula. By the way, the river periodically shows its spontaneous violence, and the city suffers from floods. In some old houses, you can even see the marks that indicate the water level during such cataclysms.
A sign and a must-see place, which is worth seeing in Bern for 1 day, is the clock tower Tsitglogge . 4 minutes before each hour here begins the whole presentation. And the clock itself shows not only time, but also day, month, the sign of the Zodiac and the phase of the Moon. Near the clock tower you can see the oldest fountain in the city. It is also called "bearish", since it is a sculpture of a bear in a helmet, two swords stuck in its belt, and in its hands it holds a shield and a banner. This form is dictated by the fact that the bear is the symbol of the city and is depicted on its coat of arms. By the way, the symbol of the city in the flesh can be seen in a corner of wildlife, which is located on the gentle slope of the river, in the Old Town. It is also called "Bear pit" . Here you can observe the life of a small family of bears. In children this place enjoys extraordinary popularity.
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Where else is it worth to visit?
Walking along the old Bern, it is worth to visit the Cathedral . It is famous for its late Gothic sculptures that adorn the walls. In total there are about 200, and the plot is an illustration to the topic of the Last Judgment. Also, the Bern Cathedral is considered the highest in Switzerland, the length of its tower reaches about 100 m.
The most beautiful and compulsory visit to Bern is Kramgasse street. The buildings here are located in the Baroque and late Gothic styles. Along the whole street there are beautiful fountains , and most of the houses are decorated with statues and emblems of craft unions. On the same street is the house-museum of Einstein . This is a two-level apartment, in which once lived and worked a great scientist. Today, the exhibition is a completely preserved interior of Einstein's housing.
By the way, if you are interested in museums, then in Bern, there is a huge number of them. But somewhat problematic is that for 1 day in Bern it is not possible to see all the exhibitions and expositions. However, right next to the railway station is the Museum of Fine Arts. It is the oldest museum in Switzerland. His collection is simply stunning - here are the works of Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, Georges Braque, Salvador Dali.
What else you need to visit any tourist in Bern, so this is the Federal Palace of Switzerland - the Bundeshaus. It is here that the government of the country sits. By the way, the powerful in Switzerland are just a model of openness and friendliness in Europe, because any person can get here, if he has a passport. The building itself is decorated with a wall painting, and the windows are full of stained glass.
Planning a trip, it is very difficult to single out what you should see in Bern for 1 day in the first place. This city itself is a huge monument of architecture. Here, every nook is full of the spirit of the Middle Ages. Bern seems to plunge into a certain atmosphere of leisure, which allows you to enjoy even more views of ancient architecture.
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