Delémont - The youngest canton capital in Switzerland

In this video we go for a walking tour in Delémont, the capital of the Canton of Jura. It is a city surrounded by nature. The old town with its vibrant mix of shops and restaurants invites you to take a stroll and relax.
Delémont lies between the cities of Basel and Biel/Bienne in the north-west of Switzerland, close to the border with France. The small historic town lies within the densely forested and hilly Jurassic landscape. Medieval buildings, picturesque house facades, beautiful fountains and inviting terraces form the townscape of the old town.
The youngest canton capital in Switzerland has a rich history as well as a charming old town. There are numerous historical buildings to discover, including the town hall, church of St. Marcel and the castle, the former summer residence of the Prince-Bishop of Basel. The two town gates to the medieval old town, the “Porte au Loup” and the “Porte de Porrentruy”, and parts of the former city wall are still in good condition. The squares in the old town are decorated with five monumental, Renaissance-style figure fountains dating back to the 16th century. The old town is also home to the Jurassic Museum of Art and History, which provides more information about the region with interactive exhibitions for all ages.

The video was filmed in December 2021

🌏 More information about Delémont:
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/d...
https://www.j3l.ch/en/Z10777/delemont
http://www.delemont.ch

🌏 Sights seen in this video:
The fountain of the Lion (0:33)
The Hôtel de Ville (2:01)
The fountain of the Virgin (2:11)
The Saint-Marcel church (3:18)
The fountain of the Wild (3:57)
The Musée Jurassien d'art et d'histoire (3:57)
The Prince-Bishops' Castle (4:17)
The Porte de Porrentruy (5:58)

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