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With the new Switzerland emerging in 1815 from the ruins left by Napoleon I, Bern had to give up almost half its territories to permit the formation of two new Cantons (Aargau and the Waadt).The city of Bern became, however, the cantonal capital and in 1848 had the honour of being chosen by the First Swiss Parliament as the capital of the Swiss Confederation. 1383-1384 - Burgdorferkrieg (Kyberg-Bern war) takes place in the County of Burgundy. Bern was the scene of a disputation in 1528 between Roman Catholics and Reformers that led to its acceptance and subsequent championship of Protestant doctrines. +41 31 328 12 12 Available in English, German and Spanish versions, the WTG provides detailed and accurate travel content designed to inspire global travellers. The Continental is an Oslo institution that has been run by the same family for four generations and is more than a century old. 1421 - Bern Munster construction begins. The Clock Tower that stands today in the Old Town formed the city gate. There are over 70embassies and legations in Bern and several international organisations such as the World Postal Union, which was founded here in 1874, have their head offices in Bern.Out of the old Bern, vigorously defending its freedom against all corners, has developed a new city. Population: 29,670 in city; 407,765 in canton. Helvetiaplatz 5 This article incorporates information from the German Wikipedia and French Wikipedia. CH-3001 Bern New Bern History Founded in 1710 at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse rivers, New Bern was settled by Swiss and German adventurers led by Baron Christopher de Graffenried from Bern, Switzerland. The museum is open on all holidays, with the exception of the Zibelemärit (Onion Market) and Christmas Day (25 December). It covers all aspects, from cities to airports, cruise ports to ski and beach resorts, attractions to events, and it also includes weekly travel news, features and quizzes.
Captured treasure – Court art in Bern (1250–1520) Bern's silver treasure; Bern and the 20th century; Stone Age, Celts and Romans; Treasures from the tombs of ancient Egypt; Cultures in Asia and Oceania; Oriental collection Henri Moser; American Indians – Diversity of cultures in America In antiquity, a Celtic oppidum stood on the Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, fortified since the second century BC (late La Tène period), thought to be one of the 12 oppida of the Helvetii mentioned by Caesar. Both towns have the same early history because until 1822 Knox was part of Berne.