Religious monuments in the city deserve the highest praise. For instance, the most important cathedral, Münsterkirche, is famous for having the highest spire in all of Switzerland. The temple was built in the “Gothic” style in the 16th century (the foundation was laid as far back as in 1421). Other individual elements appeared here after some time – in particular, the bell tower was built in the 19th century. Beautiful views of the city can also be beheld from the bell tower. Close to the church you can come across Mosesbrunnen – an important religious monument, depicting Moses with the first testament about the inadmissibility of the creation of an idol.
Kafigturm which was once part of the fortress wall and served as a gateway to the city, is another important place of interest of the capital of Switzerland. In addition, this is another “clock tower” – in Bern, as in the capital of the “country of clocks”, it could not be any other way. The tower acquired its present appearance in the 17th century, and it bears such a name because these places were once dungeons. You can also take a walk along Bundesplatz and Bundesgasse, where you can see various tourist attractions like Kleine Schanze Park, Columna Metereológica, Bernabrunnen and of course, Bundeshaus. The square is a frequent place for fairs and festivals, and is also the busiest area of the city.
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