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Article: Bern: Capital place for a rainy day
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- May 28, 1989
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BERN, Switzerland The Swiss federal capital is a great place for
photography and for spending a rainy day.
There are scenic shots galore from the bridges spanning the
River Aare, which makes a sharp "V" turn here and encloses the old
town on three sides. The wide, arcaded main streets are equally
photogenic, particularly where traffic splits around the brightly
colored fountains.
Bern's clock tower is one of the oldest great clocks in
Switzerland, dating from 1530, and it's a delight. Try to be there
at noon, or at least at one of the late morning hours, for the most
activity. There is an hour striker, a procession of moving figures,
and a huge clock face that displays not only the ...