-Most beautiful buildings in the old town of Murten

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Discover the charming town of Murten and its exceptional historical and architectural heritage! Here are the most beautiful buildings of the old town of Murten, which you must see during your visit.

Bern Gate
Culture & Museums, Morat
Lake Murten & Estavayer-le-Lac region dd
The Bern Gate was first mentioned in history in 1239. It was completely destroyed during the battle against Charles the Bold. Over the years, it had to be rebuilt several...
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German Rectory
Culture & Museums, Morat
Lake Murten & Estavayer-le-Lac region dd
The German Rectory was built in 1729, in the Bernese country house style, featuring a canted roof.
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Rampart Walls
Culture & Museums, Murten
Lake Murten & Estavayer-le-Lac region dd
The rampart walls were built in several stages and from a variety of materials such as gravel, tuff and sandstone. The lower 15 layers of stone date from before the town’s...
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Castle Murten
Culture & Museums, Morat
Lake Murten & Estavayer-le-Lac region dd
The castle dates to the time of Count Peter of Savoy II who ordered its construction in 1255. Under the castle gate, dating from 1516, much rebuilding took place.
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Rübenloch
Culture & Museums, Morat
Lake Murten & Estavayer-le-Lac region dd
The building is a late Gothic-styled jewel and adds an elegant, harmonious final touch to the town’s main street (Hauptgasse).
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Main Street (Hauptgasse) and Arcades
Culture & Museums, Morat
Lake Murten & Estavayer-le-Lac region dd
Here is a marvelous view of the Baroquestyled town of Murten, enhanced by the various arches, giving way to the arcades. In 17th/18th century it became a masterpiece of architecture.
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