Bern Cathedral (Bern Minster)
Bern, Switzerland
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- Height
- 330′
- Type
- Cathedral in Bern, Switzerland
Visitor information
- Address: Münsterpl. 1, 3000 Bern, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 31 312 04 62
- Official website: https://www.bernermuenster.ch/
People also ask
What are the facts about the Bern Cathedral?
The Bern Minster at a glance The foundation stone for the Bern Cathedral was laid in 1421. With a tower height of 100 metres, it is the tallest church in Switzerland. The tower can be climbed up to 64 meters. The main portal shows the Last Judgement with over 200 figures.
Why is Bern so famous?
Bern is known for its well-preserved Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for its numerous bears, which live in the Bear Park. The Old Town: with its medieval alleyways, arcades and the Zytglogge, Bern's Old Town is a real gem.
What is Switzerland's tallest cathedral called?
Welcome to the Cathedral of Bern, also known as the Berner Münster, a majestic Gothic masterpiece that proudly holds the title of the tallest cathedral in Switzerland.