Federal Palace of Switzerland

The Federal Palace spans over 300 meters with a central parliament building flanked by east and west wings, showcasing Renaissance Revival and Beaux-Arts architecture.

The construction began with the west wing in 1852, followed by the east wing in 1884, and concluded with the central parliament building in 1902.

The building features stones from different Swiss regions and decorative elements that represent the constitutional foundations and diversity of Switzerland's 26 cantons.

The Federal Palace serves as the meeting location for both the Swiss Federal Assembly and the Federal Council, housing the country's legislative and executive branches.

The central dome rises 64 meters above the assembly hall, constructed with greenish-grey Bernese sandstone that matches the surrounding Old City buildings.

Location: Bern

Inception: April 1, 1902

Architects: Hans Wilhelm Auer

Official opening: April 1, 1902

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Beaux-Arts

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (West), Old City of Bern

Website: https://parlament.ch/e/service-presse/fuehrungen/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 46.94667,7.44417

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38