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Old City of Berne

Switzerland
Date of Inscription: 1983
Criteria: (iii)
Core zone: 84684 ha
Canton of Berne
N46 56 53 E7 27 01
Ref: 267

Brief Description

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.

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