SWITZERLAND ~ Bern - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful winter view of the snow-covered roofs of Bern's Old Town with clock tower... it stands out for its beautifully preserved medieval cityscape, a living testament to its rich history and cultural heritage... most of the earthy-green buildings lining the narrow streets and laneways are over 800 years old neatly nestled in the loop of the crystal-clear turquoise Aare River... the old section of Bern has many buildings that date from the 1100s to the 1700s... an important site is the remains of the old city gate... on the top of the gate’s tower is a clock that was installed there in 1530... moving figures come out of the clock as it chimes each hour... Bern is one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities...Thanks a lot Madeleine!(✿◠‿◠)

Photo: Marie-Therese Lauper
Bern began in 1191 as a military post. It grew into a city and then into an independent state. It became part of Switzerland in 1353 and was chosen as the capital city in 1848. During the 20th century, Bern developed into a modern service centre, accommodating the headquarters of international organisations and companies.

Bern’s name comes from the German word for “bear.” Bears are a symbol of the city. They have been kept on display in Bern for hundreds of years.

In 1983 UNESCO named Bern a World Heritage site.

 

Stamps:

Coins - Supplementary Stamps 

(01-01-2022)

Christmas 

(Issued 09-11-2023)