Fire and Stone

Fire and Stone. A major fire broke out in Bern in 1405, destroying most of the city's wooden buildings. The city was rebuilt with stone houses in a similar med…

Location: Old Town of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

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A major fire broke out in Bern in 1405, destroying most of the city's wooden buildings. The city was rebuilt with stone houses in a similar medieval style, and the iconic arcades were added throughout the 15th century. This disaster led to the city's unique and coherent planning concept, which earned it a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Fire and Stone — Bern, Canton of Zurich

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