Fun facts about Bern
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According to local legend, Bern was named after the first animal encountered by its founder, which was a bear.
Bern
Switzerland
Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014.
From the “Etymology” section
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The medieval city of Bern was founded by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen, in 1191.
Bern
Switzerland
Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014.
From the “History” section
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Bern's city centre is largely medieval and has been recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site.
Bern
Switzerland
Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014.
From the “Main sights” section
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The Zytglogge, an elaborate medieval clock tower, is perhaps Bern's most famous sight.
Bern
Switzerland
Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014.
From the “Main sights” section
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Bern is served by a dense network of trains, trams, trolleybuses, and conventional motorbuses, making it well-connected for public transport.
Bern
Switzerland
Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014.
From the “Transport” section
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