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Bern (Swiss Standard German: ⓘ, German:), or Berne (French: ⓘ), is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 133,000 (as of 2022), Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zürich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne.
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The canton of Bern, or Berne (German: Kanton Bern; French:...
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History of Bern. Bern, Spiezer Chronik, late 15th century;...
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Old City (Bern) Coordinates: 46°56′53″N 7°27′1″E. 3D model...
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Apr 10, 2024 · Bern, city, capital of Switzerland and of Bern canton, in the west-central part of the country. It lies along a narrow loop of the Aare River. After a devastating fire ravaged the wood-built town in 1405, Bern was rebuilt with sandstone. Learn more about Bern in this article.
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Bern (French: Berne, Italian: Berna, Romansh: Berna, Bernese German: Bärn) is the capital city of Switzerland. It is also the capital of the canton of Bern. As of early 2006, 127.000 people lived in the city.
Bern, Switzerland. Bern, canton, west-central Switzerland. It is the second most populous and second largest of the Swiss cantons; about 100 square miles (260 square km) are occupied by glaciers. Bordering Jura canton (until 1979 part of Bern canton) and Solothurn canton to the north, it is bounded on the west by the cantons of Neuchâtel ...
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Learn about the history and architecture of the Old City of Berne, a medieval town founded in the 12th century and the capital of Switzerland. Discover its outstanding universal value, integrity, authenticity and protection as a living urban centre and a World Heritage site.
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