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Palais des Nations (Geneva)An architectural complex in the Ariane Park in Geneva. Its construction began in 1929 and las...
26/09/2022

Palais des Nations (Geneva)
An architectural complex in the Ariane Park in Geneva. Its construction began in 1929 and lasted almost 10 years. Several famous architects worked on the project of the building; they erected a magnificent structure in the neoclassical style. The size of the Palais des Nations is second only to the famous Versailles. It is the residence of many international organizations - UN, UNESCO, UNCTAD. Every year more than 100,000 tourists visit the palace.

Chillon CastleLocated on the rocks of the lake, to the shore of the castle leads a bridge. Visitors note the luxury of t...
26/09/2022

Chillon Castle
Located on the rocks of the lake, to the shore of the castle leads a bridge. Visitors note the luxury of this castle. The ceilings of the halls are decorated with paintings, and the ceiling of the Celebration Hall is made in the form of an underwater part of a ship. The columns are made of oak, and many of the rooms are decorated with the coats of arms of Bernese officials. One of the halls now houses an arms museum. The castle displays collections of pewterware and fine antique furniture.

"The Dying Lion (Lucerne)The monument was erected in honor of the fallen soldiers of the palace guard, Louis XVI's guard...
26/09/2022

"The Dying Lion (Lucerne)
The monument was erected in honor of the fallen soldiers of the palace guard, Louis XVI's guardsmen. In 1792, his troops betrayed him and joined the siege of the Tuileries Palace. Only a few hundred Swiss guardsmen remained to protect the ruler. They died at the hands of the rebels, not even defending themselves by order of the king - he did not want to harm his people. The bas-relief carved in rock depicts a lion hiding the coats of arms of France and Switzerland in its body.

Kapellbrücke (Lucerne)Wooden covered bridge in Lucerne. It is considered the oldest bridge of this type in Europe - it w...
25/09/2022

Kapellbrücke (Lucerne)
Wooden covered bridge in Lucerne. It is considered the oldest bridge of this type in Europe - it was built in 1365. Its length is more than 200 meters. Earlier the bridge was part of the defensive structures of the city. Under the roof of the bridge are pictures depicting fragments of the country's history. In the middle of the bridge is Wasserturm Tower. It was built a few years before the bridge - in 1300. It is now occupied by a souvenir shop.

Lake FirwaldstätteThe lake is located in central Switzerland, near the alpine mountains of Riga and Pilat. Its second na...
24/09/2022

Lake Firwaldstätte
The lake is located in central Switzerland, near the alpine mountains of Riga and Pilat. Its second name is known as the "lake of the four forest cantons". The lake was formed by glaciers and consists of four parts. Connect them by small straits. Tourists traveling by boat on the lake, they can fully appreciate the beauty of the shores - emerald-colored forest, snow-white mountainsides and clear clear water.

Lake GenevaThe clear water of the lake is very cold. It warms up only in July. Nevertheless, on the shores of the lake a...
23/09/2022

Lake Geneva
The clear water of the lake is very cold. It warms up only in July. Nevertheless, on the shores of the lake are equipped with many beaches. Tourists can rent boats and yachts. They come here to admire the wonderful views of the snow-capped Alps, dense vegetation and vineyards, to breathe the clean mountain air. Resorts built on the shores of the lake are deservedly popular.

Old Town (Bern)The historic part of Bern has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1983. It is home to many medieval buildin...
22/09/2022

Old Town (Bern)
The historic part of Bern has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1983. It is home to many medieval buildings. Bern Cathedral amazes tourists with its bell tower - its height is just over 100 meters. Bern bridge was built in XIII century, its length is more than 50 meters. Famous objects for visiting in the Old Town are the clock tower Zitglogge, Chapel of the Virgin Mary and Nidegger Church.

Old Town (Zurich)A cozy place in Zurich near the river Limmat. Remarkable are the old buildings of the IX century with p...
22/09/2022

Old Town (Zurich)
A cozy place in Zurich near the river Limmat. Remarkable are the old buildings of the IX century with painted walls. There are remnants of ancient Roman baths. In the old town you can find the most famous churches of the city - Fraumuenster and St. Peter's Cathedral. The dial clock of the cathedral is considered the largest in Europe. The park area near the lake has picnic areas and a beach, and the center has many high-end stores of world famous brands.

MatterhornThe mountain is 4,478 meters high in the form of a pyramid of four facets, is one of the most recognizable in ...
21/09/2022

Matterhorn
The mountain is 4,478 meters high in the form of a pyramid of four facets, is one of the most recognizable in the world. Just to see it come hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. Many are climbers and try to conquer the top. However, it is recommended to assess your strength before climbing - the mountain is dangerous with its rocky, precipitous slopes. For skiers there are pistes at an altitude of 4 km.

21/09/2022

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