The name of the city of Bern comes from the German word for bear. Bears, which are the symbols of this Swiss city, can be seen here on every corner. Cafes and shops are named in their honour, monuments are erected, teddy bears are sold in any souv... read more
Bern's medieval tower, which was built in the early 17th century on the site of the entrance gate to the inner city, is located at the end of Spitalgasse. Locals call it the "Cell Tower", which is explained simply: from 1405 to 1897,... read more
The construction of the cathedral, begun in 1160, was not completed until 1232. The building is a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The pediment with Greco-Roman columns and the dome, whose images were inspired by the building of the Panthe... read more
The Geneva Arsenal was built in the 14th century and was originally intended to store food supplies, hence its name, the City Ambar. Later, at the time of the Reformation, when the blood of all people, regardless of faith, Catholics and Protestant... read more
