Neuengasse

Street in Bern, Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Neuengasse is one of the streets in the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the Äussere Neustadt which was built during the third expansion of the city in 1344 to 1346. It runs from Waisenhausplatz in the east toward the main train station. It is part of the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site that encompasses the Old City.

Length200 m (660 ft)
Postal code3011
Coordinates46°56′55.49″N 7°26′36.5″E
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Neuengasse
Old City of Bern with Neuengasse highlighted
Interactive map of Neuengasse
Length200 m (660 ft)
LocationOld City of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Postal code3011
Coordinates46°56′55.49″N 7°26′36.5″E
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History

The street has been known as Neuengasse since its construction in the 14th century when the 3rd city wall was built.[1] The name Neuengasse means New Lane.

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