Kindlifresserbrunnen – Bern, Switzerland
The Kindlifresserbrunnen (German for Child Eater Fountain) is a fountain at the Kornhausplatz (Granary Place) in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the Old City of Bern's fountains from the 16th century. It was created in 1545/46 by Hans Gieng
Universal Postal Union Monument – Bern, Switzerland
The Universal Postal Union Monument (Weltpostdenkmal) in Bern, made of bronze and granite, by René de Saint-Marceaux was erected in 1909 and represents the five continents as floating figures joined in transmitting messages around the globe.
Swiss National Bank – Bern, Switzerland
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is the central bank of Switzerland. It is responsible for Swiss monetary policy and for issuing Swiss franc banknotes. It is obliged by the Constitution and by statute to act in accordance with the
Grindelwald Railway Station – Bern, Switzerland
Grindelwald is a railway station in the village and municipality of Grindelwald in the Swiss canton of Bern. The station is the terminus of both the Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB), whose trains operate services to Interlaken Ost, and of the
International Telegraph Union Monument – Bern, Switzerland
In 1908, the delegates at the International Telegraph Conference in Lisbon approved a project to erect a monument in Berne, Switzerland, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the International Telegraph Union (ITU) in 1915.
Bern Gate – Murten, Switzerland
The Bern Gate was first mentioned in history in 1239. It was completely destroyed during the battle against Charles the Bold. Over the years, it had to be rebuilt several times. Today’s Berntor dates from the second half of the
Interlaken OST Railway Station – Interlaken, Switzerland
Interlaken is a small city in the Bernese Highlands Region of central Switzerland. Located between two Alpine Lakes (Brienzsee and Thun), Interlaken is a popular base camp for outdoor sports and travel in the surrounding Bernese Oberland Alps. There are
Federal Palace of Switzerland – Bern, Switzerland
The Federal Palace of Switzerland is the name of the building in Bern in which the Swiss Federal Assembly (federal parliament) and the Federal Council are housed. The building was designed by the architect Hans Auer and its inauguration took
Zytglogge Tower – Bern, Switzerland
The Zytglogge tower is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Built in the early 13th century, it has served the city as guard tower, prison, clock tower, centre of urban life and civic memorial. Despite the many renovations, the