Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

 Introduction
 Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
  Rizal in Switzerland
 Schaffhausen
  Basel
 Bern
Lausanne
 Lake Geneva
 Geneva
 Some Filipino Links
 About the Authors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

Bern

Schweizerhof Hotel. 
Rizal stayed in this hotel during his visit to Bern. This hotel is still existing with address at Bahnhofsplatz 11, opposite the railroad station of Bern.


General view of Bern. It is considered as one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe.
It was founded in 1191 and since 1848 it is the federal capital of Switzerland.
  

Another view of Bern with the cathedral towering above the whole town. In the background can be seen the Swiss Alps.


Old view of the Cathedral, dating from the 15th century

Present view of the Cathedral 

 


General view of the Fedreral Parliament (Bundeshaus), built in 1896


Close-up view of the Parliament




Old view of the Town Hall (Rathaus), built between 1408-1416.
 
 


Present view of the Town Hall (Rathaus).

 


Present view of the buildings with beautiful arcades in the old part of the town.

   One of the many fountains to be found in the old section of the town.
 
 

The Town Hall, together with the church and the fountain in front. 
    Another fountain in the old section of the town.


Old view of the Clock Tower (Zeitglockenturm), with its astronomical clock, built in 1530.


Present view of the Clock tower.

The Cage Tower, a part of the ancient fortifications.


Market day, which is being held twice a week in front of the Parliament.



 
 
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