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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Category: Historical Monuments
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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10 Most Famous Churches of Switzerland
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
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
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
The noun Klosterdorf translates to monastery village in English. Hence, villages with renowned monasteries are frequently referred to as Klosterdorf. …
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