Münstergasse
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The Münstergasse is one of the streets in the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland
. It is part of the Zähringerstadt
which was built during the foundation of the old city in 1191. However, until 1967 it was parts of several other streets. It runs along the Cathedral and it is part of the UNESCO
Cultural World Heritage Site
that encompasses the Old City.
(Nr. 26-32) and the Kirchgasse (Nr. 2-24) were merged into Münstergasse.
Kesslergasse was first mentioned in 1576 as the new name of the western portion of Kirchgasse. The western most section, between Finstergässchen and Hotelgasse, was known as Vor den Barfüssern around 1600 and in the 19th Century was known as Bei der Ankenwaag or Ankenlaube or Salzlaube. Kesslergasse was the fur processing marketplace in the 15th Century. In 1514 it became the butter market and in 1778 it became the butcher
s' market.
Münsterplatz came into existence in 1430 when the church yard of St. Vinzenzen's Church was demolished to make way for a grand plaza in front of the new cathedral. At some time before 1506, two houses on Herrengasse
were demolished to allow the plaza to expand westward. It expanded again, at some time before 1528, when three houses in what would become Münstergasse were demolished. The name Münsterplatz was commonly used in the 19th Century and became official in 1881.
Kirchgasse was the original name for a both Junkerngasse
and a portion of Münstergasse. In 1576 the name was only applied to the section that ran past the cathedral, as the Junkerngasse section had been renamed Edle Gasse ("Noble Lane") and would become Junkerngasse in the 17th Century. In 1967 the name became unofficial when it was renamed to be part of Münstergasse.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. It is part of the Zähringerstadt
Zähringerstadt
The Zähringerstadt is a historic section in the Old City of Bern in Bern, Switzerland.The first expansion of Bern occurred as the city was founded in 1191. This central and oldest neighbourhood was known as the Zähringerstadt after the founder, Duke Berthold V of Zähringen...
which was built during the foundation of the old city in 1191. However, until 1967 it was parts of several other streets. It runs along the Cathedral and it is part of the UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
Cultural World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
that encompasses the Old City.
History
On 1 November 1967 the Münstergasse was created from several other streets. Portions of Kesslergasse (Nr. 34-78 and 31-61), the northern section of MünsterplatzMünsterplatz (Bern)
The Münsterplatz is a plaza in the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the Zähringerstadt which was built during the foundation of the old city in 1191...
(Nr. 26-32) and the Kirchgasse (Nr. 2-24) were merged into Münstergasse.
Kesslergasse was first mentioned in 1576 as the new name of the western portion of Kirchgasse. The western most section, between Finstergässchen and Hotelgasse, was known as Vor den Barfüssern around 1600 and in the 19th Century was known as Bei der Ankenwaag or Ankenlaube or Salzlaube. Kesslergasse was the fur processing marketplace in the 15th Century. In 1514 it became the butter market and in 1778 it became the butcher
Butcher
A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat or any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments...
s' market.
Münsterplatz came into existence in 1430 when the church yard of St. Vinzenzen's Church was demolished to make way for a grand plaza in front of the new cathedral. At some time before 1506, two houses on Herrengasse
Herrengasse
The Herrengasse is a street in Vienna, located in the first district Innere Stadt.-History:...
were demolished to allow the plaza to expand westward. It expanded again, at some time before 1528, when three houses in what would become Münstergasse were demolished. The name Münsterplatz was commonly used in the 19th Century and became official in 1881.
Kirchgasse was the original name for a both Junkerngasse
Junkerngasse
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and a portion of Münstergasse. In 1576 the name was only applied to the section that ran past the cathedral, as the Junkerngasse section had been renamed Edle Gasse ("Noble Lane") and would become Junkerngasse in the 17th Century. In 1967 the name became unofficial when it was renamed to be part of Münstergasse.