Heritage of the Middle Ages

The urban and spatial quality of Bern's old town was already laid out in the foundation plan of 1191. The incorporation of the topography, the structure of the ...

The little alleys, baroque buildings and important sights of the medieval city tell an exciting story. Find out about Bern’s history on the classic UNESCO ...

What is your role in this World Heritage site? As the judge of the Clock Tower, I have to make sure that the historical clock works continuously and as accurately ...

Castelgrande   The first human settlement on San Michele hill dates back to 5500/5000 B.C., in the Neolithic period. The first archaeologically confirmed ...

Build by and for watchmakers, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle reveal their history of craftsmanship and of industry in their urban architecture. It is enough to walk ...

A short film by the Swiss Commission for UNESCO