Münsterplatz

The Münsterplatz is a plaza in the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the Zähringerstadt which was built during the foundation of the old city in 1191.

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Type: Square
Description: public square in the old city of Bern, Switzerland
Also known as: “Münsterplatz (Bern)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Einstein House and Bern Minster.

Einstein House

Museum

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The Einsteinhaus is a museum and a former residence of Albert Einstein. It is located on Kramgasse No. 49 in Bern, Switzerland. A flat on the second floor of the house was occupied by Einstein, his wife Mileva Marić, and their son Hans Einstein from 1903 to 1905.

Bern Minster

Church

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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.

Clock Tower

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The Zytglogge is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Built in the early 13th century, it has served the city as a guard tower, prison, clock tower, centre of urban life and civic memorial. Clock Tower is situated 240 metres west of Münsterplatz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old City and Mattequartier.

Old City

Quarter

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The Old City is the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. Built on a narrow hill bordered on three sides by the river Aare, its compact layout has remained essentially unchanged since its construction during the twelfth to the fifteenth century.