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Category: Historical Monuments

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

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

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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10 Most Famous Churches of Switzerland

February 15, 2022 Admin Historical Monuments, Indoor Activities

Although Switzerland has no official religion, Christianity is adhered to by more than half the Swiss population, with most being …

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The Medieval City of Burgdorf, Switzerland

February 3, 2022 Admin Bustling Cities, Historical Monuments

Burgdorf is the gateway to the Emme’s Valley (Emmental in German), a hilly region in the heart of Switzerland best …

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Best Places to Go to in St. Gallen

December 30, 2021 Admin Bustling Cities, Historical Monuments

Most visitors to Switzerland don’t know about or pay much attention to St. Gallen. Unlike Zurich, Lucerne, and Geneva, St. Gallen is …

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Einsiedeln – The Most Famous Monastic Village in Switzerland

November 30, 2021 Admin Charming Villages, Historical Monuments

The noun Klosterdorf translates to monastery village in English. Hence, villages with renowned monasteries are frequently referred to as Klosterdorf. …

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