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Category: Historical Monuments

Discover St. Martin’s Church in Chur, Switzerland

November 17, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments, Indoor Activities

St. Martin’s Church was named for St. Martin, the third Bishop of Tours. Originally a Catholic Church, it’s now the …

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Discover St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland 

September 22, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments, Indoor Activities

Discover St. Pierre Cathedral, enjoy great panoramic views of Geneva from the tower, see where John Calvin preached, and explore …

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Saint George’s Abbey, Stein am Rhein Visitor Guide

August 29, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments, Indoor Activities

Along the Rhine River, in the historic Stein am Rhein, is the Benedictine Abbey of Saint George. Until the Reformation …

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The 3 Castles of Bellinzona: Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro

August 9, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments

The historic city of Bellinzona is famous for its three castles: Castelgrande, Castello di Montebello, and Castello di Sasso Corbaro.  It’s in canton Ticino, …

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The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland

May 23, 2022 Admin Bustling Cities, Historical Monuments

Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge, or Kapellbrücke in German, is a covered wooden pedestrian bridge that spans diagonally across the Reuss River. It derives its name from …

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A Quick Guide to Einsiedeln Abbey and the Black Madonna

May 3, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments, Indoor Activities

One of Switzerland’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites is the Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln. The monastery was founded in 835 …

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The Story Behind the Lion Monument in Lucerne

April 21, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments

A lion is carved into a sandstone rock above a pond. On this rock wall, the lion lies on a …

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Avenches: A Fascinating, Ancient Roman Site in Switzerland

April 12, 2022 Admin Charming Villages, Historical Monuments

Tourists going to Switzerland for the first time will probably head over to Zermatt, Lucerne, or Interlaken. However, when the …

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St. Ursus Cathedral in Solothurn, Switzerland

March 21, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments, Indoor Activities

St. Ursus Cathedral or Solothurn Cathedral is the cathedral church of Basel’s Roman Catholic Diocese. Located in Solothurn, Switzerland, this …

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Abbey of Saint Gall: UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen, Switzerland

February 23, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments, Indoor Activities

In the heart of St. Gallen, Switzerland, you’ll find the beautiful Abbey Saint Gall. Located in the canton and city …

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