Switzerland attractions

Switzerland, whose attractions are difficult to enumerate, is a classic tourist country, with small ancient towns, each of which has its own look and deserves special attention. For example, the city of Bill is considered a "watch capital", Solothurn is known for its charming baroque buildings, and the city of Bern has repeatedly won the title of the cleanest capital not only in Europe but also in the world.

The cultural life of the country is incredibly rich and diverse. Here in almost every major city there is a symphony orchestra and a theater. The most famous of the musical theaters in Switzerland is the Opera Theater in Zurich, the Geneva Grand Theater and the city theater in Basel are equally well known. In summer, the cities of the country hosts several music festivals, and in Lucerne there is a colorful annual carnival.

There are more than 600 museums in the country, the most popular of which is in Zurich - this is a historical museum. Switzerland whose attractions are not limited only to the creations of human hands, is a very attractive country for foreign tourism. More than half of the territory of this tiny country, located in the heart of Europe, is occupied by mountains. The Alps reliably protect the country from cold cyclones, substantially reducing the level of precipitation in the interior regions of the country and creating a unique climate.

Here are the world famous ski resorts. On many alpine slopes there are magnificent trails and convenient descents, the slopes are equipped with ski lifts - all this makes Switzerland an ideal place for practicing various sports. Rest here of course, not cheap, but the service is on top.

In the mountains, the largest rivers originate, including the Rhine, the Danube and Po. The Rhine Falls impresses with its beauty and power - in one second it consumes 1100 cubic meters of water. The real natural pearl of Switzerland are the lakes - Bodensee, Geneva, Lake Four Kant and others.

Switzerland attractions which have an attractive force, is famous for its perfectly cut lawns, neat, as in the picture, houses and exemplary cleanliness. Even garbage is carefully sorted and disposed of here.

Three kilometers from the city of Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva is the beautifully preserved Chillon Castle in Switzerland - the country's visiting card. On three sides the castle surrounds the moat with water. This medieval fortress of the 13th century, celebrated by Byron in his famous poem "Prisoner of the Chillon Castle", is visited annually by thousands of tourists. Byron dedicated his poem to the fighter for independence of Geneva - Bonivar, who for four years languished in the dungeons of the castle, chained to the fifth column. The famous poet, visiting the Schiel castle in Switzerland, left an inscription on the third column, which is now shown to all tourists.

The architectural style of the castle can be attributed to the Romance and early Gothic. All the dungeons and towers are carefully restored and available for inspection. In the castle you can see a rich collection of ancient weapons, ancient pewter dishes, as well as interior items and artifacts found during excavations.

In the canton of Ticino is a stunningly beautiful city, famous for its parks and an abundance of flowers. Here is the famous Cathedral of San Lorenzo. This majestic and grandiose Catholic church still serves as an excellent example of the cultural influence of neighboring Italy. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is interesting primarily because its interior and architecture clearly show the influence of various styles and eras that give the temple an unprecedented attraction and special charm.

For tourists arriving in the country, there is a lot of attractive. Switzerland whose sights make a great impression, forever remains in the memory of any tourist who visited this fabulous country.