Church of St. Peter and Paul, Bern

The Church of St. Peter and Paul is a Christian Catholic church in Bern, Switzerland. It is designated as a Cultural Property of National Significance…

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Type: Church
Description: christian catholic church building in the city of Bern, Switzerland
Also known as: “Church of Saints Peter and Paul”, “Kirche St. Peter und Paul”, and “Sankt-Peter- und Paul-Kirche”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Clock Tower and Einstein House.

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 300 metres west of Church of St. Peter and Paul, Bern.

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. Einstein House is situated 170 metres southwest of Church of St. Peter and Paul, Bern.

Embassy Lithuania

Government office

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Embassy Lithuania is a government office.

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.