The Neuengasse is one of the streets in the

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, the medieval city center of

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. 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 The Waisenhausplatz (Orphanage Plaza) is a plaza in the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It is on the edge of the Innere Neustadt which was built during the second expansion from 1255 to 1260, though the plaz ...

in the east toward the main train station. It is part of the

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Cultural

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that encompasses the Old City.

History

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

References

Streets in Bern Old City (Bern) {{Switzerland-struct-stub