Bern is the capital of Switzerland. The antiquity of the city has been dated back to the 12th century. A major tourist destination, the city lies along a narrow loop of the Aare River. The cobblestone streets, sandstone arcaded buildings and the natural splendour of the city render it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is surrounded by wooded hills and steep riverbanks. The peaks of the Alps fill the horizon of Bern.
Bern generates most of its revenue from the manufacture of of printing products, chocolate, machinery, electrical equipment and chemical and pharmaceutical products. The city houses the headquarters of the international postal, telegraph, railway and copyright unions. Cattle breeding and cheese making are also important industries of the city. Emmental cheese is a product from Bern and is a highly sought after food item across the world. Two important monuments of the city are the famous Clock Tower, with a 16th-century clock and mechanical puppets that perform four minutes before every hour, and the Cage Tower. They are the two remaining towers of the old walls that once protected the city. The bear pit, where bears had been kept on display since 1480 is perhaps the most famous landmark of the city.
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