Cathedral of Bern
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The Last Judgment at Bern Cathedral's Grand Portal 🏰✨
Trinity LongTrinity Long
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This review is somewhat niche, but hopefully some people will find it helpful. My wife and I were fortunate enough to get to travel across Western Europe by train- we weren’t sure how visiting Bern would go, but we went for it. We got to Bern Cathedral before it opened and it made for an incredible day. On this whole trip we visited most of the famous Cathedrals and Castles you might be thinking of, but Bern was special. When you walk through Bern Cathedral you can sense the work, the sweat that went into making it. It feels like a Cathedral for the blue collar, for the stone mason and the bricklayer. I absolutely loved it. Don’t get me wrong, I am in awe in most Cathedrals, but this feels like eating at the farmers table rather than fine dining. It is not the oldest Cathedral yet it feels ancient. It is was not the most ornate Cathedral but it is gorgeous. It was refreshing, rustic, and caused me to reflect in a meaningful way. Bern Cathedral may not be for everyone. It is not like an art museum the way many Cathedrals are. It is more a testament to the builder than the artist.
Chris GoodwillChris Goodwill
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Inspirada num monumento famoso da Alemanha (Colônia), a primeira pedra foi colocada 11MAR.1421, sendo esta terminada em 1893. A sua torre foi terminada 300 anos depois com 101metros, considerada até ao dias de hoje como a torre religiosa mais alta da Suíça. Construção de estilo gótico, teve uma recuperação de restauro em 2013, utilizando técnicas a laser para limpar a pedra, e estava previsto o fim do seu restauro em 2014, mas num olhar mais atento verificamos ainda em 2022 alguns andaimes instalados ao redor da Catedral. Mesmo assim, não deixa nenhum visitante indiferente, com todo seu esplendor quer exterior, quer no seu interior, com vitrais magníficos e duma luz única. Em 1996 foi considerada património mundial da humanidade. ... Inspiriert von einem berühmten Denkmal in Deutschland (Köln), wurde der erste Stein am 11. März 1421 gelegt, der 1893 fertiggestellt wurde. Sein Turm wurde 300 Jahre später mit 101 Metern fertiggestellt und gilt bis heute als der höchste religiöse Turm der Schweiz. Im gotischen Stil erbaut, wurde es 2013 restauriert, wobei der Stein mit Freizeittechniken gereinigt wurde, und seine Restaurierung sollte 2014 enden, aber bei genauerem Hinsehen können wir noch im Jahr 2022 einige Gerüste sehen, die rund um die Kathedrale installiert sind. Trotzdem lässt es keinen Besucher gleichgültig, mit all seiner Pracht sowohl außen als auch innen, mit prächtigen Buntglasfenstern und einem einzigartigen Licht. 1996 wurde es zum Weltkulturerbe erklärt ... Inspired by a famous monument in Germany (Cologne), the first stone was placed 11MAR.1421, which was completed in 1893. Its tower was completed 300 years later with 101 meters, considered to this day as the tallest religious tower in Switzerland . Gothic-style construction, it underwent restoration work in 2013, using leisure techniques to laser the stone, and its restoration was scheduled to end in 2014, but on a closer look, we can still see in 2022 some scaffolding installed around the Cathedral. Even so, it leaves no visitor indifferent, with all its splendor both outside and inside, with magnificent stained glass windows and a unique light. In 1996 it was considered a world heritage site. ... Inspirada en un famoso monumento de Alemania (Colonia), la primera piedra se colocó el 11 de marzo de 1421, la cual se completó en 1893. Su torre se completó 300 años después con 101 metros, considerada hasta el día de hoy como la torre religiosa más alta de Suiza. De construcción de estilo gótico, fue restaurada en 2013, utilizando técnicas a laser para limpiar la piedra, y estaba previsto que su restauración finalizara en 2014, pero más de cerca, aún podemos ver en 2022 algunos andamios instalados alrededor de la Catedral. Aun así, no deja indiferente al visitante, con todo su esplendor tanto en el exterior como en el interior, con magníficas vidrieras y una luz única. En 1996 fue considerado patrimonio de la humanidad.
Ascencao PaulAscencao Paul
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Bern Cathedral, built in 1421, is a Christian church with three narrow passages and a model of late Gothic architecture in Switzerland. Its tower is 100 meters high, which is the tallest building in Switzerland, and you can enjoy the medieval street view of Bern from the tower. The main attraction of the church is the magnificent relief created by Erhart Küng on the front of the church. In addition, the stained glass skylights and the beautifully carved choir seats in the church are all worth seeing. There is also a pipe organ composed of 5404 brass pipes built in 1726. It is the largest pipe organ in Switzerland and can be heard during regular concerts or Christmas. From the top of the tower, you can reach the top of the tower through 344 steps spiraling up from the church door, overlooking and overlooking the snow-capped Bernese Oberland peaks in the distance.
Maher UsamaMaher Usama
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My husband and I decided to do the stair tour, and let me tell you this was one of the best decisions we could have made during our day trip to Bern! The views are BREATHTAKING, and you will NOT be disappointed. Please please don’t miss out on this experience while you are in Bern! It was by far the best part of our day!! It’s 5 CHF per person, but WELL worth the money! We were here on a Friday and there was no wait. Also, the bell goes off everyday at 12pm, and we just by chance were there at 12 when the bell was sounding off! We were able to be in the bell watch tower as this happened and it was such a cool experience! If you can try to plan to be there at 12 when the bell sounds, it’s an amazing experience!
Sydney TrimmerSydney Trimmer
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Do you like Harry Potter? Well, then welcome to Hogwarts. The Cathedral has such a great charm, personality and style that it looks like a movie location, and in many corners and details I ensure you'll believe to almost see Harry and his friends, or Silente entering his office. Windows are finely decorated, you'll find different styles and pieces of art, but the central area (around the baptisms place) is pure pure magic. Do you need more? Well, the park next to the church is one of the nicest areas of the whole city, for some relaxation on the grass and an amazing view of the river and surroundings.
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Münsterpl. 1, 3000 Bern, Switzerland
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+41 31 312 04 62
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bernermuenster.ch
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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.
attractions: Bear Pit, UNESCO - Bern Old Town, Bern Rose Garden, Kleine Schanze, Zytglogge, Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum, Piscine Extérieure Marzili, Einstein House, Kursaal Bern, Museum of Communication, restaurants: Restaurant Rosengarten, Kornhauskeller Restaurant & Bar, Ristorante Luce, Restaurant Terrasse Schwellenmätteli, Papa Joe's, PROGR Turnhalle, Altes Tramdepot Brauerei Restaurant, Lötschberg, Entrecôte Fédérale, Casino Bern

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