Switzerland · City guides
Bern
Although Bern is the seat of most of the institutions of the Swiss Confederation, the remarkable design coherence of Bern's old town has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It has 6.4 km of arcaded walkways along streets decked out with fountains and clock-towers.
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- Type C
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Type C, SN 441011 · 230 V - Getting around
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Switzerland · Population: 137K · Calling code: +41
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