Bernese Oberland Attractions
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Bern
According to legend, Bern was named when its founder, Berchtold,
was advised to go on a hunt and to name the town after the first
beast caught. The bear has remained the symbol of the capital city
ever since. One of the oldest and most charming cities in Europe,
its old centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the
preservation of its cobbled medieval street plan, with many ornate
fountains, towers, a massive astronomical clock, and buildings much
the same as they have been for the last 500 years. With its relaxed
atmosphere, farmers markets and friendly people, it is easy to
forget that this is the Swiss capital, an important city of
politicians and international meetings. And with its interesting
museums, theatres, long-standing monuments and landmarks Bern is a
popular base from which to explore the mountains and lakes of the
nearby Bernese Oberland.
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