Category: Historical Landmarks

Bern Townhall (Rathaus) houses the Grand Council of Bern, the Executive Council of Bern, and the Grand Council of the City of Bern. If the Bernese flag is flying over the city hall, that implies the politicians are holding a meeting inside. The "little brother of the federal building" plays…

The Zytglogge, also known as the 'time bell', is a major medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Since it was built in the 13th century, it has served the city as a guard tower, prison, clock tower, nerve center of urban life, and a civic memorial. The Zytglogge, Bern's most recognizable…

The Swiss Parliament is located in the Parliament Building in Bern, which is considered the "heart" of Swiss democracy. Under its impressive dome, parliament sessions take place, and federal government and administrative offices are located in the west and east wings, respectively, in Switzerland. Bundesplatz, often known as Parliament Square,…

The Spanish Riding School is an Austrian institution that is dedicated to the preservation of classical dressage and the training of Lipizzaner horses, based in Vienna, Austria, and whose performances in the Hofburg Palace are also a tourist attraction. Only at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, are the…

The Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) is the seat of the local municipal government and houses the offices of the mayor and the town council, as well as other related government institutions. Amongst them is the legislature of the States of Austria, called the Landtag. Located on the Ringstrasse, Vienna City…