This is a capital with "bears" - Bern

According to legend, a long time ago, the founder of a city wanted to name the city. One day, he had a sudden idea and decided to go hunting outside the city, and named the city after the first beast he hunted. The first thing he hunted in the nearby forest was a bear, from which "Bear City" got its name. This is also the origin of the name of the Swiss capital Bern. To this day, the bear that symbolizes Bern is still kept in the park on the winter side of the old town, and a strong black bear is embroidered on the state flag.

Bern, meaning "the place where bears roam", has a history of more than 800 years since it was built. Bern has always been the political and cultural center of Switzerland. It is located in the central mountains of the western Swiss plateau. It is located on a natural bend of the Aare River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The rapid river water surrounds the old city of Bern from three sides, forming a peninsula. The old town is eerily quiet, and the riverside at the foot of the city is even quieter. Everything inside and outside the city is embraced by nature. The old town still retains its medieval architectural style intact and has been included in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO.

Strolling through the six kilometers of limestone buildings, the medieval arches tell a long history, and the fountains left over from the Renaissance can be seen everywhere, still retaining their gorgeous appearance. Looking up, you can see the exquisite cathedral's unique glazed tile roof. Bern, a city founded in 1191, embodies the essence of medieval European architecture.

It is famous for its clock tower based on a 12th-century city gate, arcades built in the 16th century, and fountains scattered throughout the streets. The main street of Bern is like the Shili Gallery. There are many shops on both sides of the street. You will always find what you like. The ancient buildings have a slightly different pattern from other cities. If you have seen the photo overlooking Bern on the promotional poster, You will be able to deeply feel the context of this old city, which I believe is also the pride of its being named a world heritage.

The full name of Bern Cathedral, MUNSTER ZU ST. VINZENZ, located on the edge of the Aare River, is a typical Gothic building with a magnificent shape. The construction project started in 1421 and took more than a century to complete. The main hall took 150 years to build. At the end of the 19th century, a spire was built on the top of the church. The tower is 100 meters high, making it the tallest church in Switzerland.

Bern’s Cathedral Square is surrounded by the mansions of former dignitaries. The relief on the door was created in the 15th century and is called "The Last Judgment". It shows the scene of guilty people being thrown into hell to receive eternal punishment.

Bern has always maintained its medieval style. Probably for this reason, Bernese people are often considered slow and cautious. The Swiss joked: "Never tell a joke to a Bernese on Friday, otherwise he will laugh out loud during mass on Sunday."

In 1905, it was in Bern that a A poorly paid math teacher derived a formula that would change the world. This teacher was Einstein, and the formula he derived was the theory of relativity. The "theory of relativity" has made human wisdom a big step forward.

Bern is not only famous for its mild natural climate and long historical deposits, it is also known as the "Exhibition Capital". Bern is also home to more than 80 foreign embassies in Switzerland, and many international organizations. Based here, the Universal Postal Union, the General Administration of International Railway Transport, the International Copyright Union, etc. are all located here. It can be said that Bern, a small country, is not inferior to other countries in terms of politics, economy, culture, tourism and history. capital.

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