Bern's Founding Legend

Bern's Founding Legend. The city of Bern was founded in 1191 by Duke Berchtold V, who built it as a refuge for the oppressed. According to legend, a bear was f…

Location: Old City, Bern, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

The city of Bern was founded in 1191 by Duke Berchtold V, who built it as a refuge for the oppressed. According to legend, a bear was found at the construction site, which inspired the city's name. The city's first architect was Kuno von Bubenberg, whose descendants held high offices in the city for many years.

Source: Beschreibung der Stadt und Republik Bern. 1

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