Bern Cathedral

Berne Top 2 in Important Religious Institution

Berne''s cathedral was built in 1421, is a long and narrow channel with three Christian churches, and Switzerland in the late gothic architecture model. Its tower 100 meters high, is the highest building in Switzerland, can climb tower out of Bern medieval amorous feelings street. Main what to watch for the facade there is love, falt quinn (Erhart Kung) created by "the last trial," relief, very spectacular. Additional, the coloured drawing or pattern glass skylights, beautifully carved in the church choir seating, etc are worth a look. And a 1726 consisting of 5404 copper pipe organ, is the largest organ in Switzerland, in concert on a regular basis or Christmas also can hear the wonderful music played by it. Climb tower overlooking from the church door upwards of 344 steps to reach the top of the tower, overlooking here and gaze at the snow-covered peaks in Bern heights, really is a kind of enjoyment. In addition, on the grounds of the church, be held on the first Saturday of every month handicraft market, is very interesting.

The Bern Cathedral is one of the most representative buildings in Bern. Construction began in 1421 and it took 4 centuries to complete. The church’s "Last Judgment" reliefs and stained glass are more famous, and there is the largest pipe organ in Switzerland. Climb the minaret built in the 19th century and overlook the city of Bern. The clock tower is the oldest building in the city and the most attractive tourist attraction in the city. The clock tower was built in 1218. The design is quite complicated. In addition to telling the time, you can also see the season, month, date, week, and full moon and moon vacancy. It is very scientific. The puppets next to the astronomical clock begin to perform four minutes before the hour, often attracting passing tourists to stop and watch.

The most important and largest church in Bern. The centrally symmetrical facade, the single-tower design makes the facade present a stable triangle. It is not far from the Parliament Building, which is the Federal Palace, around to the south to overlook the city.

The Bern Cathedral, like a beautiful artwork, has many highlights. The tallest building. The cathedral with a tower height of 100 meters is the tallest building in Switzerland. You can see her beautiful figure anywhere in the Bern city. The most beautiful relief. The relief sculpture of "The Last Judgment" on the front of the church is complex and unrestrained in overall shape, and the characters are lifelike and beautiful. The largest organ. The pipe organ composed of 5404 copper pipes in the church is the largest pipe organ in Switzerland, with reverberation around the beam. The heaviest bronze bell. The bronze bell cast in the church in 1611 weighs 10 tons and has a loud voice, the highest in Switzerland. Looking at the colorful stained glass windows in the church, climbing the 344 steps to the top of the tower and looking at the mountains of the Bernese Oberland and the scenery of the old city are all excellent artistic enjoyment.

The Bern Cathedral can be regarded as "outstanding" in the city. The 100-meter-high tower can be seen from any place in the city. The church was built in 1421 and it took a whole century to complete. At the end of the 19th century, the tall tower was built on top of the church. The "Last Judgment" relief inside the church, 15th century stained glass and Switzerland's largest pipe organ composed of 5404 copper pipes are the highlights of this church.