Rathaus zum Äusseren Stand
Rathaus zum Äusseren Stand, Historic city hall in Yellow Quarter, Bern, Switzerland
The Rathaus zum Äusseren Stand stands at Zeughausgasse 17, featuring a grand Empire Hall and serving as a restaurant in modern times.
The building served as the meeting place for the Helvetic Senate in 1799 and later hosted the sessions where Switzerland's first Federal Constitution was adopted in 1848.
The structure maintains its Empire Hall from 1817 on the first floor, combining architectural elements with modern dining and social functions.
Visitors can access both the restaurant facilities and the historical Empire Hall, which remains available for meetings and special gatherings.
The World Postal Union was established within these walls in 1874, marking a significant milestone in global postal communications.
Location: Bern
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (West)
Address: Zeughausgasse 17, 3011 Bern 3011 3011
GPS coordinates: 46.94861,7.44583
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:30
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