Bern: attractions and pictures of the city

Bern, whose sights weconsider - this is the capital of Switzerland. The city became the heart of a magnificent alpine country. The symbol of the capital is a bear. By its name, the settlement owes to the Duke of Berthold V of the Tsering dynasty. It was he who in 1191, according to legend, named the city in honor of the first animal, which he met during his unsuccessful hunt. Then Berthold von Tseringen was so angry and hungry that, without hesitation, he called the city the name of the beast he was trying to catch. An important role in the development and history of Bern has always played bears. To this day, these predators live in a special aviary, which delight tourists and local residents. And yet everyone admires the architecture and sights of the Swiss capital.

Mecca for those who love flowers

Bern, whose attractions it is notonly solid architecture, but also objects of nature, probably one of the few cities that boasts an amazing garden of flowers. And not just flowers, but roses - truly royal plants. The Rose Garden in Bern is the Mecca for those people who are not indifferent to the flora. This is also a wonderful place to relax. Travelers here will find not only stunning views of the capital, but also can dine at the wonderful restaurant that is located here.

Rose Garden is a huge park sizewith an indescribable beauty overlooking the Old Town of Bern and the River Aare, which forms a noose in this place. In the park there are 220 different kinds of roses, 28 different varieties of rhododendrons and 200 kinds of irises.

At one time, Rose Garden played the role of a cemetery. This happened during the years 1765 - 1877. And since 1913 it is a public park, in which there are chic flowers and a magnificent pond.

The highest Swiss temple

The Cathedral of Bern - this is the mosthigh church of the country. To build the temple began in the XV century, and completed the construction work only in 1893. The cathedral is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

The Bernese Cathedral is a three-nave basilica. The height of the main bell tower exceeds one hundred meters. Above the central entrance to the temple there is a unique collection of sculptures belonging to the Late Gothic period depicting the paintings of the Last Judgment.

The interior of the church also representsconsiderable interest. Numerous stained-glass windows adorn the walls of the cathedral. The stained-glass windows are made in the form of religious paintings and heraldic symbols. At the top of the tower is a comfortable observation deck. It opens incredible panoramas to the capital of Switzerland.

The main building of the capital and the state

In the building of the Federal Parliament in Berneone of the first democratic forces of the modern world. This building is called the Bundeshaus. It not only meets the Swiss parliament, but from time to time entertainment events are organized, interesting for the guests and the population of Bern.

Bern (sights) is not onlycultural, but also political capital. The parliament building was built in 1902 according to the drawings, designed by the architect Hans Auer. Under the dome between the two halls for meetings, in the central lobby there are monuments of the historical figures of the state, as well as images of cantonal emblems. In May 2008, serious restoration work was completed. Since that time, the federal parliament has literally been blinded by its beauty. Tourists can get here as part of an organized tour.

Museum named after the great scientist

At different times the city of Bern was home to manyfigures of history and culture, politicians and famous scientists. Albert Einstein was one of those outstanding scientists who lived in the Swiss capital. Together with his wife during 1902-1907 he lived in this city.

In memory of the life and work of the famousphysics, local authorities converted the house, in which Einstein rented an apartment, to the Albert Einstein House Museum. The exposition of the institution occupies an area equal to two floors and tells about the life of a scientist-physicist. At the entrance to the House Museum there is an image of the Galaxy. On the second floor, the interior was reconstructed, in which the couple lived Einstein. And on the third floor you can see the scientific works of the genius and his detailed biography.

Nature created by human hands

There is also a unique place in Bern - it's BernThe Botanical Garden, whose history begins in 1789. Then the first garden of such a plan was broken. The modern garden was built in 1862. Its area is approximately two hectares. In seven greenhouses of the sights grows more than six thousand different kinds of plants.

Each greenhouse has its own name,corresponding to the characteristic features and names of the growing cultures. For example, in the greenhouse, which is called "Palm House" grow thermophilic tropical species: coffee, banana trees and sugar cane.

The famous fountain

See Bern, whose attractions are notcan not cause admiration, and not to see its famous fountains means to miss past its sight the most outstanding objects of Switzerland. The famous fountain of Moses is obliged to visit every tourist. The object belongs to 11 working Bernese fountains. It is also one of the most ancient fountains of Bern.

The Mosaic fountain was built during the Renaissance. The object is represented by the pedestal of Moses, who holds the book with his left hand, which describes the ten main commandments. The right hand of the prophet is directed to the first commandment, which sounds like "Do not recreate an idol." The radiance of the divine light rays frames Moses' head.

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