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Vibrant scene of a historic street in Bern, Switzerland, showcasing beautiful architecture and lively atmosphere.

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Historic Districts in Switzerland

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  • across 12 destinations
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Historic Districts in Switzerland

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A twilight view of the Limmat River in Zürich featuring the Wasserkirche (Water Church) on the right bank, with the Fraumünster church tower visible behind it, the Münsterbrücke bridge spanning the river, and covered boats moored at a wooden dock

Zürich, Zurich

Wasserkirche

15th-century Gothic church on the Limmat

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Old wooden larch barns and houses lining a lane in Zermatt's Hinterdorf

Zermatt, Valais

Hinterdorf (Stadel) / Culture Trail (Kulturweg)

16th-century stilted barns in historic Zermatt
A street-level view of a white corner building with distinctive yellow and black striped shutters and the word "LATERNE" on the facade, located on a cobblestone street with other historic buildings.

Aargau, Aargau

Strolling Through Aarau's Medieval Old Town

Car-free medieval streets with colorful gables
A view through a white stone archway looking onto a paved street in a historic village, featuring traditional wooden houses, a church spire in the distance, and mountains in the background.

Werdenberg, Eastern Switzerland

Timber House Settlement

Oldest timber-frame settlement in Switzerland
The giant chess boards on Bärenplatz, Bern

Bern, Bernese Oberland

Barenplatz (Bern)

Historic bear square transformed into modern park

Historic Districts Overview

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Historic Districts in Switzerland

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