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- Bern Minster (German: Berner Münster) is a Swiss Reformed cathedral (or minster) in the old city of Bern, Switzerland. Built in the Gothic style, its construction started in 1421. Its tower, with a height of 100.6 m (330 ft), was only completed in 1893.
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Bern Minster (German: Berner Münster) is a Swiss Reformed cathedral (or minster) in the old city of Bern, Switzerland. Built in the Gothic style, its construction started in 1421. Its tower, with a height of 100.6 m (330 ft), was only completed in 1893.
- 11 March 1421
- Switzerland
- 84.2 m (276 ft)
Founded: 1421. Category: Religious sites in Switzerland. www.bern.com. en.wikipedia.org. 4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews) The first church on this site of Bern Minster probably was a small chapel built during the founding of Bern (1191). By the 15th century, Bern had expanded ...
- Münsterplatz 1, Bern, Switzerland
In the 15th century, Bern was the largest city state north of the Alps – it had a lot of influence and became an important political power. Soon, the people wanted an adequate church, and it’s not surprising that the city of Bern commissioned the Minster. The build began in 1421.
A journey into the past: the history of Bern Minster. Bern Minster is a fascinating relic of times gone by and a living embodiment of the history of Bern. The origins of this impressive building date back to the 15th century, when construction work began in 1421.
Bern Minster (The Cathedral of Bern), known locally as Berner Münster, is a Swiss Reformed cathedral located in the old city of Bern. Originally constructed in the Gothic style, the building was completed in 1421. Its tower was only completed in 1893, and stands at a height of 100.6 meters (330 feet).
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Jun 19, 2009 · The Bern Minster is the main work of the Swiss late Gothic. Take a look back through these historical pictures.
Bern Minster is a Swiss Reformed cathedral in the old city of Bern, Switzerland. Built in the Gothic style, its construction started in 1421. Its tower, with a height of 100.6 m , was only completed in 1893. It is the tallest cathedral in Switzerland and is a Cultural Property of National Significance.