Why is the proper handling of valuable architectural heritage important, and what impact do careful renovations have on the urban landscape and quality of life? This richly illustrated volume showcases the ongoing efforts of heritage preservation through exemplary renovations and restorations that have taken place in the UNESCO city of Bern over the past four years. It is a book for both interested laypeople and professionals. The preservation and careful development of Bern's architectural culture are among the responsibilities of heritage conservation. Their work with this valuable resource is unmistakably reflected in the urban landscape, enhances the quality of life in the neighborhoods, and is a prerequisite for the old town's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building advisors of the municipal heritage conservation office present in this publication the most important and particularly illustrative examples of their constructive heritage preservation activities over the past four years. The book is both a stroll through the neighborhoods and a journey of discovery into the valuable buildings of Bern.