Berne
A portrait of Switzerland's federal capital of its people, culture and spirit
Published in August 1997
Book
Hardback
132 pages
978-3-9520002-9-8 (ISBN)
Description
Three prominent Bernese write with fondness and frowns about their home town, its many moods, and what makes living in this medieval city so special today. With 175 photographs and illustrations.
Berne is a city rich in contrasts: a modern capital with medieval landmarks, colorful, quaint, a little quirky - quietly international yet cozily local. Three prominent Bernese writers (a journalist, a film-maker and newspaper editor) share their personal perspectives, highlighting a wide range of subjects from history to the lively rock scene.
Peter Studer's magnificent photographs portray the city's many moods, capturing the expected and the unexpected and Berne's easygoing charm. There's a lot more to Berne than it's clock towers, shopping arcades, bear pits and houses of parliament. Discover why Berne is a whole way of life.
This lovely Book in a limited English edition will be treasured by residents and visitors to Berne.
Berne is a city rich in contrasts: a modern capital with medieval landmarks, colorful, quaint, a little quirky - quietly international yet cozily local. Three prominent Bernese writers (a journalist, a film-maker and newspaper editor) share their personal perspectives, highlighting a wide range of subjects from history to the lively rock scene.
Peter Studer's magnificent photographs portray the city's many moods, capturing the expected and the unexpected and Berne's easygoing charm. There's a lot more to Berne than it's clock towers, shopping arcades, bear pits and houses of parliament. Discover why Berne is a whole way of life.
This lovely Book in a limited English edition will be treasured by residents and visitors to Berne.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basel
Switzerland
Target group
For visitors or avid travellers who want to explore Berne beyond the common tourist spots and experience the beauty of the city and the surrounding areas.
Illustrations
145
20 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 10 Schaubilder, 145 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder
20 b/w + 145 colour photographs, 10 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 25 cm
Width: 23.5 cm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
735 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-9520002-9-8 (9783952000298)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
History and Architecture (A unique monument survives the ages);
Federal Capital (Where Switzerland is governed and administrated);
People and Charm (Berne's imperturbable charm);
Art and Culture (Behind the sandstone, under the paving stones);
Nature (Berne on the Aare's green loop - the search for a city idyll)
Federal Capital (Where Switzerland is governed and administrated);
People and Charm (Berne's imperturbable charm);
Art and Culture (Behind the sandstone, under the paving stones);
Nature (Berne on the Aare's green loop - the search for a city idyll)