Heritage sites in Canton of Berne

Bern's Heritage Highlights

Bern’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is defined by its well-preserved medieval and Baroque architecture. This collection features the Zytglogge clock tower with its astronomical clock, the 17th-century Käfigturm prison tower, and the 13th-century French Church. The list also includes the city’s iconic public fountains, such as the Kindlifresserbrunnen, and significant structural landmarks like the Kirchenfeldbrücke, showcasing the city's evolution from a medieval stronghold to a modern administrative capital.