Main building of the University of Berne
Main building of the University of Berne, University Building at Grosse Schanze, Bern, Switzerland
The main edifice of the University of Bern extends across multiple levels with a central courtyard layout and decorated dome in the auditorium section.
Architects Eduard Joos and Alfred Hodler designed this educational complex in 1898, leading to its construction and official inauguration in June 1903.
The structure holds the designation of Class A Swiss cultural property, representing a central element of Switzerland's educational and architectural heritage.
Students and faculty access multiple lecture halls, administrative offices, and the Law Library through a system of cascading levels within the building.
The building's design incorporates a transition from sandstone facades to different interior materials, demonstrating effective solutions within construction budget constraints.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1903
Architects: Eduard Joos, Alfred Hodler
Official opening: June 4, 1903
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Länggasse-Felsenau, University of Bern
Address: Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern 3012 3012
GPS coordinates: 46.95028,7.43806
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:12
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