Bern is located in the central part of Switzerland's western half of the territory of the north, second only to Zurich and Geneva's third largest city, is the capital of Bern, is also the capital of the country. Its old town has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Aare River divides the city into two halves, the Old City on the West Bank and the New Town on the East Coast. The seven bridges across the Aare River connect the Old City with the New Town. Bern warm and humid climate, cool in winter and cool in summer. Bern is still the political and cultural center of Switzerland.