| Not only is Bern named after the bear, but this animal is represented all over and serves as its mascot. There is even an enclosure in the city where live bears live. |
| This city is full of fountains -- over 100 public fountains -- with a series of them from the 16th century. The Ryfflibrunnen, shown here -- |
| Pfieferbrunnen, or Piper Fountain, near the medieval tower Käfigturm -- |
| and the Schützenbrunnen, or Marksman Fountain. |
| Bern's Old City in its entirety is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and includes: |
| The Zytglogge Clock |
| and the Bundeshaus (Federal Parliament Building). |