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Berne is the capital of Switzerland. The Swiss Federal capital has the honour of being registered as a world heritage site by Unesco. It was founded on an island and is curled into a bend of the river Aar. It owes the unity of its style to a fire which destroyed it in 1405, it was then rebuilt in grey stone and has managed to keep its medieval facades intact over the years. Today Berne cultivates discreet good taste, it is severe and does not show off its wealth. In the old town visit the vegetable markets, the winding roads, the twenty one fountains, the towers and the famous bear den. Berne is a bridge between the French and the German speaking parts of Switzerland, and as capital it is a bridge between Switzerland and other countries.
Don't miss the Museum of Beaux Arts which has the biggest collection of Paul Klee in the world.

Basle is Switzerland's second town, an international town built on the Rhine very near France and Germany. In the greater Basle admire the Elisabeth Church and the cathedral, built in pink sandstone, the main part of which dates back to the 12th century. In the smaller Basle, when you go over the Mittlere Brücke, the oldest bridge, you will find little restaurants in narrow streets, and medieval and 19th century facades. Basle has a good theatre and 30 museums. A Mobility Pass, offered by hotels to their clients, gives free access to public transport within the town. The carnival starts on the first Monday after Ash Wednesday.

Lausanne is the chief town in the Vaud canton. The fifth biggest town in Switzerland has grown up over three hills on the banks of Lake Leman. To avoid having to cross its 500 meters of 'ups and downs', you can take the "ficelle" (the 'string'), the shortest underground in the world, which starts on the edge of the lake and drops its passengers in the centre of the pedestrian district. Pedestrians have priority in Lausanne. In spite of its apparent stuffiness, and its impeccable cleanliness, the town manages to radiate a very pleasant ambiance.
To visit : the Art museum, the very beautiful Olympic museum, the Hermitage Foundation.

Geneva is a determinedly international town. It hosts an enormous number of international organizations : the UN, WTO, WHO,ENRC, ILO etc... (72 consulates, 184 United Nations missions, 61 government organizations and 139 NGOs). Several multinationals have also established their headquarters in Geneva.
Side by side with these modern buildings flying flags from all the nations in the world, there are numerous little cobblestone roads edged with boutiques and cafes. In the old town you can visit Saint Peter's Cathedral, climb to the top of the north tower for a panorama of the town and the surrounds. Visit also the Art and History museum, the Watchmaking and Enamel museum, the contemporary art museum, the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum and the Voltaire Museum.

Zurich was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans. It was initially a frontier post and made a reputation for itself as a trading centre. The heart of the town, called 'the city' has an international reputation as a financial centre. It welcomes a lot of tourists as well as business men and has any number of hotels and congress centres. Do a tour on the lake, and walk around the old town with its charming streets.

Other main towns are Lucerne, Lugano, Neuchâtel.

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