Switzerland

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge.

Zug CastleZug Castle

Zug Castle

  • 24/11/2020
The first castle in Zug was probably a wooden manor house built around 1000 and owned by a ministerialis family. Zug Castle. The museum in the Castle of Zug tells the history of the city and the canton of Zug.
    Wildenburg castleWildenburg castle

    Wildenburg castle

    • 23/11/2020
    Wildenburg castle was founded in the 13th century by the Lords of Hünenberg, vassals of the counts of Kyburg and Habsburg. Wildenburg was destroyed after that
      St. Andreas CastleSt. Andreas Castle

      St. Andreas Castle

      • 22/11/2020
      St. Andreas Castle is a privately owned castle located in Cham. the chapel site was used by a ‘holy bishop without a name’ for Christian services.
        Hünenberg CastleHünenberg Castle

        Hünenberg Castle

        • 21/11/2020
        Hünenberg Castle was built in the 12th century and mentioned the first time in 1173. Rudolf von Hünenberg sold the ruined castle and its rights to the Bütler brothers.
          Buonas CastleBuonas Castle

          Buonas Castle

          • 20/11/2020
          In 1478 the castle burned down and the reconstruction began in 1494. Buonas Castle. The New Castle was built next to the medieval one in 1877. Founded: 1494
            Freudenberg CastleFreudenberg Castle

            Freudenberg Castle

            • 19/11/2020
            Freudenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bad Ragaz of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The castle was built by the Lords of Wildenberg. Built around 1200-1250
              Lucerne City ProfileLucerne City Profile

              Lucerne City Profile

              • 04/11/2020
              Lucerne is a city in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, the most populous town in Central Switzerland, Lucerne City Profile, on the shores of Lake Lucerne
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