Discover St. Martin’s Church in Chur, Switzerland
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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Category: Historical Monuments
Discover St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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