Liechtenstein sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
The size of this unique European country is smaller than many capitals. Despite that, Lichtenstein never ceases to amaze its guests with its unforgettable beauty and numerous nature and historical sights. One fifth of the country’s territory is covered by forests. Vineyards, spacious pastures, agriculture fields and small charming villages and towns can be seen everywhere in the country.
Liechtenstein has a temperate continental climate. Some regions are characterized by the alpine climate zone which softens under the influence of wet …
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The transport interchange on the territory of Liechtenstein is developed at a sufficiently high level. The most popular type of public transport is …
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History and Entertainment
Just like other modern European countries, Liechtenstein was a part of the Roman Empire over 2 000 years ago. In the first half of the 6th century, the country was conquered by the Franks. Liechtenstein had been a part of the Kingdom of the East Franks until 911. When the kingdom collapsed, it became a part of the Duchy of Swabia. Exactly this period was marked by the country’s struggle for independence. At the beginning of the 19th century, Liechtenstein was a part of the German Confederation and gained independence from it in 1866.
Liechtenstein is a principality located in Central Europe. The country is a dwarfish state, since its area does not exceed 157 square kilometers. …
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Liechtenstein may be also interesting for fans of food tourism. The main peculiarity of the local cuisine is a diversity of farmer products. A lot of food traditions have been borrowed from neighboring countries. At classical national restaurants, you can taste fondue and fois gras that traditional dishes in neighboring Switzerland. The main gems of the national cuisine are farmer cheeses and meat delicacies being produced here for many hundreds of years.
The official language of Liechtenstein is German. Statistics show that the principality is the smallest state in Europe, in which the German language …
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Fans of historical excursions can take an interesting trip to the Gutenberg Castle. It is located close to the border with Switzerland. The castle was built on the cliff top and has several interesting features. The architecture of the castle implies that it seems incredibly tiny from the distance and surprises with its impressive size and monumentality at close range.
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