Più votati Attrazioni in Berna

A defining relic of the ancient town of Bern, the Zahringerbrunnen is a colorful and prominent fountain dating back to the 16th Century. The structure is symbolic of the foundation of the town and is represented by a standing bear; complete with full armor and weapons, with a bear cub under it. It is situated in the Kramgasse, near the Zytglogge tower. Over the years, renovation and maintenance work has been conducted on the fountain to ensure that it maintains it historic value.

Built on the Kramgasse in the Old City of Bern, the Simsonbrunnen, also known as the Samson fountain is a colorful depiction of the story of how the biblical hero Samson killed a fearsome tiger. It is represented by Samson, dressed in Roman attire holding on to the mouth of a tiger, about to tear it apart. It signifies true power and was built in 1544. As a result of the various maintenance efforts undertaken over the years, the fountain and its adjoining features were often modified. The current modification came about in the year 1979.

Going as far back as 1255, the Zeughausgasse is one of the many historic streets in the Old City of Bern and defines the medieval nature of the entire region. It extends from Kornhausplatz in the east to Waisenhausplatz in the west and the entire street is lined with magnificent and archaeologically significant buildings and relics. Various historic events have taken place across this street and over the years rigorous maintenance efforts have ensured that it retains it glorious heritage.

Situated facing the magnificent cathedral of Bern, Munsterplatz is a part of the popular Old City UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. Zähringerstadt, which includes Munsterplatz, was constructed during the 12th Century when the old city was being founded. The cathedral was constructed in the 15th Century and a few years later, several structures were razed to built the square opposite the cathedral.

Kirchenfeldbrücke is a 750 foot long (229 meters) steel arch bridge connecting Baden's Old Town to the Kirchenfeldquartier, crossing the beautiful Aare river. The project of building the bridge was undertaken by UK based construction enterprise Berne Land Company and was completed by September 1883. The arches under the bridge give it additional stability and durability which is one of the primary reasons why it still stands proudly today.

Kornhausbrücke is a steel arched bridge connecting Bern's Old Town to Breitenrainquartier across the Aare river. Inaugurated on 18 June 1898, this bridge covers a distance of 382 meters (1253 feet). The bridge is also a great place to experience the scenic beauty of Bern with the serene waters of the Aare below and the Swiss Alps all around.