Saint-Imier
municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland
Saint-Imier (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃.t‿imje]; Frainc-Comtou: Sainte-Mie) is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura (Jura Bernois).
It is notable for having hosted the Saint-Imier Congress, widely regarded as the birth of the anarchist movement. The town has held a special significance for anarchists ever since, serving as the site for numerous commemorations and international gatherings, such as Anarchy 2023. The Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is located above the village.
History
Saint-Imier is first mentioned in 884 as cella de sancti Himerii. The municipality was formerly known by its German name St. Immer, however, that name is no longer used. Its name refers to Imerius of Immertal, a 7th-century saint.
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