Old City of Berne World Heritage Site

Official name: Old City of Berne | UNESCO
Country: Switzerland | Map
Continent: Europe
Location: Canton of Berne
46.9480° Lat, 7.4502° Lon | Map
Code: 267
Time Zone: Europe/Zurich (CET, +0100)
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Category: Cultural
Description: Inscribed 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 fountains. Most of the medieval town was restored in the 18th century but it has retained its original character.