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In the Kornhaus (not far away from the watch tower called Zytglogge, near the theatre) there are many exhibitions and a public library, where you can get informations or sit down and read newspapers it's free... and it's possible to check your mailbox... 5 minutes are free on the internet...
http://www.kornhaus.org
Not to forget the old cellar... where is a restaurant and a bar
Updated Mar 22, 2003
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There are many museums in Bern. The historical, the museum of art, Museum of communications, etc...
Of course there are many old buildings like the Münster or the goverment center. Even the building where Albert Einstein used to live is in Bern.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Bern is in the German-speaking portion of Switzerland. I don't speak German, but I didn't have any trouble communicating. You'll find people who speak English...or you can just use sign language. I ordered a pastry from a non-English speaking woman by pointing at what I wanted and smiling...it worked!
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Visit Historisches Museum. There are armors and arms here, lavish church treasures, and the original Last Judgement sculptures from the cathedral's portal.
Opening hours
Mondays closed
Tuesdays - Sundays 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Wednesdays 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
24 and 25 December closed
Admission charges
Adults: CHF 8.–
reduced: CHF 4.–
Children below the age of 16: admission free
Updated Aug 25, 2002
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Visit Kunstmuseum (Art Museum). This important museum displays the third-largest art collection in Switzerland - and the largest gathering of works by Paul Klee in the world.
A Swiss-born painter and graphic artist whose personal, often gently humorous works are replete with allusions to dreams, music, and poetry, Paul Klee,(1879 - 1940), is difficult to classify.
Primitive art, surrealism, cubism, and children's art all seem blended into his small-scale, delicate paintings, watercolors, and drawings. Klee grew up in a musical family and was himself a violinist. After much hesitation he chose to study art, not music, and he attended the Munich Academy in 1900. There his teacher was the popular symbolist and society painter Franz von STUCK. Klee later toured Italy (1901-02), responding enthusiastically to Early Christian and Byzantine art.
Klee's early works are mostly etchings and pen-and-ink drawings. These combine satirical, grotesque, and surreal elements and reveal the influence of Francisco de Goya and James Ensor, both of whom Klee admired. Two of his best-known etchings, dating from 1903, are Virgin in a Tree and Two Men Meet, Each Believing the Other to Be of Higher Rank. Such peculiar, evocative titles are characteristic of Klee and give his works an added dimension of meaning.
Updated Aug 25, 2002
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Switzerland ranks as my favorite travel destination. Its natural beauty , excellent services and ease of getting around is a huge plus. The only downside is it is a bit expensive..oh not Scandanavian/expensive..but pretty close.Switzerland is one country where reasearching bed/breakfasts and hostels will pay off if you are on a budget. If youre hearty enough and the weather co-operates it may be the best camping in all of Europe.
Written Aug 24, 2002
visit the 'Bundeshaus'- it´s in the center of Bern nearly Mart-place,
u can visit a church, where is at the right site of 'bundeshaus'. u can walk in the garden from
bundeshaus (so u see the church), u can see the little river AARE who comes from the moutains.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Check out the 'Reithalle' and
Muenster Platform for a 'different'
Bern experience...
Stay away from the Bear tourist trap...
Written Aug 26, 2002
Written Aug 25, 2002
Like all people we like some fun...
Written Aug 25, 2002
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