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The challenge for visitors to Bern is to make time to see all the local sights, of which there are an incredible number. Bern's old town has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1983. The historic center (Arlerbern) is located in the bed of the River Are.
Travelers want to see the Gothic Cathedral, which is considered the largest church in Switzerland, to visit the Federal Palace, where the government meets, to photograph the city's calling card - the clock tower Zitglogge, which dates back to the 13th century, to walk across the oldest arched bridge in the city, to admire other architectural "highlights" of the Middle Ages.
Bern is famous for its fountains, each of them unique. The most popular one is called the Child Eater and depicts a giant with naughty babies in his bag. The sculpture dates back to the 16th century and has been restored, with drinking water pouring into the bowl.
Bern is home to a large number of museums, including a historical, natural history, fine arts, communications, the artist Paul Klee, the Einstein House Museum, etc.
Switzerland's natural charm can be experienced in the Rose Garden, the Botanical Gardens in the central part of the city, or head to the nearby Gurten Mountain Park for a visit. You can get to the observation deck by cable car. There are many hiking paths, a children's corner, and ski slopes in winter. Every year in July in Gurten Park is held music festival Gurtenfestival.
The inhabitants of the capital with reverence for the symbol of the city - the bear. A special place for the animals is the Bear Pit (modern name Bear Park), where a bear family lives in an open enclosure on the banks of the river.
Bern is famous for its exciting nightlife, with discos and nightclubs to suit all tastes. The Prestige Club is a popular hangout for young people. Shopping enthusiasts will find a whole street of stores: souvenir stores, large-scale shopping malls and trendy boutiques.
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