Bundeshaus

Review & FAQ:

When did work begin on the parliamentary buildings in Bern?
- Four years after Bern was declared the capital of Switzerland, work began on the parliamentary buildings.
How was the parliamentary complex built?
- The 300-meter complex was built in three phases.
When were the different sections completed?
- In 1852, work on the west wing began, and in 1884 the mirror image east wing was completed.
When was the central section finished?
- The central section, with its 64m high copper dome, was completed in the early 1900s.
How many artists contributed to the decoration?
- Thirty-eight artists contributed to the interior and exterior decoration.
What did the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired donate in 2018?
- In 2018, the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired donated a 1:130 scale model of the building to the city, for the public to touch.
Where is the bronze cast model located?
- The bronze cast model is situated behind the buildings.
Where is the Bundeshaus located?
- Bundeshaus, Bundesplatz 3, 3005 Bern, Switzerland

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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