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Switzerland has prepared a great choice of entertainment for its guests. Simply every traveler will find here activities to fit one's taste. Several important landmarks can be found in Bern. The oldest religious landmark in the country, the French Church, is also located there. Built in 1270, the church was restored and redesigned several times. The inner design of the church amazes visitors with magnificent frescoes and elegant drawings. As the church keeps working, it's always crowded.
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Kornhaus granary is one more place that is worth visiting. Originally, higher floors of the building were used as a granary, while the cellar was used to store wine. In the beginning of the 19th century, Kornhaus was transformed into a tavern, and in 1983 it became the main club in the city. The building is distinguished by very interesting architecture - in it arcs you will see sculptures of dragons, mermaids and other mythical creatures. Kornhaus halls are decorated with historic costumes, statues and figurines that depict musicians.
The Russian Church is an important tourist destination in Geneva. The church was built in the middle of the 19th century by initiative of La Grande Duchesse Anna Feodorovna. The sanctuary is distinguished by luxury design as many items in the church were gifted by the Royal Family. The city of Lausanne is also famous for its religious landmarks. Here travelers are recommended to visit the Church of st. Francis that was built in the 13nth century. During more than 7 centuries long history, the church has significantly changed its original look. The only thing that is left unchanged is elegant and strict design of halls. The local cathedral, which was built in approximately same period, features more luxurious design. Its doors and facade are decorated with figures depicting priests, Bible heroes and angels. The walls and ceiling of the cathedral are decorated with magnificent frescos. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Among the sights of Lucerne the ancient Water Tower is one of the most famous. Besides its original purpose, the tower was also used as a prison and during several years it was even transformed into an archive and a treasury. Unfortunately, the original design and style of the tower didn't survive till our days, but numerous legends and stories known to every local and guide let us know about the tower and its former look. There is a chapel near the tower, and together these buildings form a part of a medieval protective facility.
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History and Entertainment

Switzerland is a country with a rich history that has a direct effect on its culture and traditions. In the times of Ancient Rome, the territory of modern Switzerland seemed extremely attractive to many conquerors. In the Middle Ages, the coveted territory was at the crossroads of important transportation and trade routes, which just strengthened an interest in it. The official date of the establishment of Switzerland is 1291 when three alpine valleys were unified.
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Already at the beginning of the 16th century, ten autonomous territories joined the union. In the Middle Ages, the major problem of the young state was associated with religious wars. In the late 18th century, the country was under France and gained independence only when Napoleon was defeated in the battle of Waterloo. Since the middle of the 19th century, Switzerland had passed through the period of the stable and smooth development.
Switzerland is known to many people with its upscale ski resorts, some of which welcome fans of winter entertainments all year round. Some of the most beautiful resorts are located on Mount Jungfrau. In total, there are seven resort areas combined with lifts and transport connection. The famous resort of Wengen has long been a place where competitions of the international level are held. It is famous for its high environmental indicators.
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During the year, a lot of interesting holidays are celebrated in Switzerland. For instance, Saint Nicolas’ Day is traditionally celebrated on 6 December. Its local residents consider him as their main patron and organize festive street processions and make special festive treats in his honor. You can witness interesting entertainments by visiting one of the Swiss cities on Christmas Eve. By 25 December, all streets are decorated with special festive lights. There are traditional fairs, outdoor skating rinks and multiple market stalls with popular festive treats.
St. Gallen The country is also popular with shopping enthusiasts who come here from all over the world to buy top-rated Rolex and Omega watches. Local craftsmen are notable for making interesting pocket knives. Sweet teeth are attracted by Swiss chocolate. A lot of unique cheeses are produced in the country, so exactly cheese is still one of the main gastronomic symbols of Switzerland.
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National and city parks of Switzerland
♥   World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' . On the map   Photos
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Switzerland
♥   Restaurant 'Aklin' Zug. Type - Classic cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Al Pentolino' Verdasio. Type - Regional cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Al Pontile' Ascona. Type - Regional cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Alden' Zürich. Type - Swiss. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Alla Stazione' Lavorgo. Type - Regional cuisine. On the map   Photos
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Castles of Switzerland
♥   Castle 'Brestenberg Castle' . On the map   Photos
♥   Castle 'Brunegg Castle' . On the map   Photos
♥   Castle 'Castello Visconteo' . On the map   Photos
♥   Castle 'Chillon Castle' . On the map   Photos
♥   Castle 'Château de Gruyères' . On the map   Photos

Famous and uniques places in Switzerland from our review series

B2 Boutique Hotel SPA

From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
The unique B2 Boutique Hotel + SPA was opened in the old brewery building in Zurich. In addition to the wonderful rooms, the hotel is ready to offer its guests one of the best spas in the city. It was equipped in a spacious hall with a vaulted ceiling on the ground floor of the building. Barrels of beer were stored in this huge cellar in the past. Wonderful thermal pools are located here today. This amazing hotel in Zurich is truly proud of its industrial past. Not only the elements of the old decoration but also some industrial equipment managed to be preserved in the building.

Massive old mechanisms are preserved in its conference hall. They are an integral part of the interior today. You can see very unusual designer chandeliers in the library. They are made up of beer bottles. The … Read all

Swimming pool at LeCrans Hotel

From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
Swiss LeCrans Hotel is located in Carne-Montana. It also offers its guests to take a dip in a very original and unusual pool. It is part of the hotel's first-class spa complex. The pool is located on an outdoor terrace. It is equipped on a raised platform. Swimming in this pool guarantees an adrenaline rush at any time of the year. The pool is surrounded by snow-white snowdrifts in winter. Therefore, many people enter it with caution, having previously checked the water temperature.

The pool merges with the surrounding mountain scenery in summer. It doesn't have high sides. Therefore, the vacationers involuntarily have a feeling of floating in the air while swimming. The pool at the LeCrans Hotel is equipped with an excellent water heating system. Therefore, you can swim in it … Read all

Swimming pool at Cambrian Hotel

From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
The Cambrian Hotel in Switzerland is very popular with ski enthusiasts. It is considered one of the best in the country. Travelers appreciate this hotel not only for its close proximity to popular ski slopes and trails but also for the variety of wellness services available in it. A first-class wellness center is available at the hotel. A very beautiful and very scary outdoor pool is among the outstanding features of this center.

It is located at a considerable height. The pool is devoid of high sides. The edge of the pool literally merges with the surrounding mountain scenery. This pool is accessible to hotel guests all year round. It is equipped with an excellent water heating system. Another nuance may confuse those who want to swim in this pool in winter. These are snowdrifts … Read all
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Switzerland

Engelberg
According to an old legend, the history of Engelberg started together with a Benedictine monastery that was built here. Once, a local man, Konrad von Sellenbüren, saw an angel in his dream. The angel ordered him to build a sacred shrine in Ochsen. The man started building a monastery, which was completed in the 20s of the 12th century. When the sacred building was ready, two abbots saw an omen. They saw a choir of angels standing on the mountain not far from the monastery. The angels were … Read more
Adelboden-Lenk
Some of the oldest mentions of Adelboden date back to the 13th century. At that time, local people were mostly called “people of the forest”. It was impossible to get to the village in winter because the only road was along the Engstligen River. Only when the bridge across the river was finally constructed, it became possible to reach Adelboden not only in summer but also in winter. The first hotel opened in the area in the 19th century. 1903 was an important year for Adelboden because the … Read more
Zurich
The Kunsthaus Museum. The Kunsthaus is one of the most important museums of Zurich. It is no less interesting than museums in larger cities. Numerous temporary exhibitions presented at the London Tate Modern were either designed or owned by the Kunsthaus. The permanent exhibition includes a rich collection of sculptures by Alberto Giacometti, the largest collection of Munch works outside Norway, numerous works by Monet, Van Gogh and sculptures by Rodin. Besides this, the museum is a great … Read more
Zermatt
There are also three beautiful churches, the design and decoration of which have not changed much over the last 150 years. In recent years, the infrastructure of the resort was upgraded, and new unusual entertainment complexes have appeared there. Alpin Fun Park is one of such venues. It is an entertainment center that cannot leave anyone indifferent. It offers its guests to try winter volleyball and has special areas for playing winter golf. Not every resort in the world can offer such … Read more
Geneva
Wall of the Reformers. Beautiful Parc des Bastions is the location of Reformers Wall (Mur des Reformateurs) . Many years ago Geneva became home to the head of the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin and his associates. By the way, at first Calvin was banished from the city because of his opinion that was very strict and rough. However, after his return in 1541, Geneva became the "reformist Rome”. The supporters of the ideas of Calvinism arrived in the city from different parts of Europe. … Read more
Gstaad
The area of modern Gstaad was a part of the Burgundy Kingdom until the start of the 11th century. Later, this region became the property of the Gruyère counts. This house remained the ruler until the middle of the 16th century. The region kept developing and adding new lands during this period. However, everything changed drastically in 1500. The Gruyère counts had serious financial difficulties that urged them to start selling their lands. The family became bankrupts in 1554. Bern started … Read more
Interlaken
In the immediate vicinity of Interlaken, there are beautiful St. Beatus caves, with which many interesting legends are associated. Locals believe that once in these caves lived dragons, which guarded these places from strangers. The present name of the complex caves is in honor of St. Beatus, a hermit who lived in the 6th century. He lived in these caves for many years, and his tomb was also discovered here. Today, tourists are offered rides on underground lakes of the caves on beautiful … Read more
Luzern
In the historical part of the city, the medieval wall of Museggmauer remains. It is a surviving part of large-scale fortification structures. This wall was built in the 13th century and was used to protect the city until the 19th century. The length of the surviving part of the wall is about 900 meters. Several watchtowers also survived on this segment. Today they are accessible for tourists to visit. Fans of painting would be interested to visit the Rosengart Gallery, in which collections … Read more

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