| Page Views: 7,279 Last Visit to Switzerland: March, 2003 | Autumn In Switzerland by Onedragon - last update: Nov 3, 2007 |
Switzerland has to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And Autumn in Switzerland just gives it more appeal to that beauty
EVEN THE COWS ARE HAPPY IN SWITZERLAND !!!!!!!
1291 The 3 states Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden - the so called "Ur-Kantone" unite against the surrounding aggressors. A citizen of each state swears on August, 1st 1291 on a small mountain named "Rütli":
"we will be a one and only nation of brothers ..."
This leads to the term confederation ("Eidgenossenschaft") |
|  | Autumn Countyside The matching of woods of a house with the yellows and browns of nature's landscape is breath taking.
AND THE GREEN GRASS .... .BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! |
CASTLES I LOVE SEEING THE AMAZING CASTLES IN EUROPE AND THIS IS NO EXCEPTION TO THE COOL LOOKING ONES IN SWITZERLAND !!!!!!!!- In Switzerland there are numerous castles, noble houses and domains once built and inhabited by the upper classes. These buildings are often architectural jewels; some of them are copies of residencies of the European aristocracy. Whether they are located in rural areas or in the cities, they always enjoy a magnificent setting and are often surrounded by lush gardens.
Many of these castles, if not all, are now open to the public and host museums, hotels o r restaurants. Don't be surprised, if there is even a very special castle-wine on offer. And do take advantage of the different cultural events that take place inside and outside these venerable old walls. Some castles can even be rented. If you happen to be the lucky host, you will gladly indulge in the feeling of being the master of the premises or the noble lady of the house for a few hours. However, this experience is not only reserved to a happy few. Even low-budget travelers will get their chance to play medieval by choosing to stay in youth hostels that are located in former castles.
Many castle-museums showcase the history of the surrounding region or the habitat of times long past. Some present special features or interesting collections, such as the magnificent stain glass windows at the castle of Romont, old-timer cars at the castle of Grandson, documents, books, traditional costumes and flags which illustrate the history of Poland at the castle of Rapperswil.
Why not offer yourself a taste of nostalgia and enjoy the special atmosphere of a real castle in Switzerland? | | |
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| Pros: | "Beauty almost everywhere" | | Cons: | "not seeing all that beauty" | | In A Nutshell: | "A place for everyone to remember after being there" |
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junecorlett Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:37 UTC
Your first picture Lensburg Castle looks like a painting. | hunterV Sun Jan 11, 2009 09:11 UTC
Great place to enjoy! You're right! | Nemorino Fri Jul 4, 2008 10:16 UTC
Glad you use trains and bicycles to get around in Switzerland. So do I. Recently I was in Basel, Bern and Geneva. Years ago I studied in Bern and lived at one of Einstein's old addresses, but in Gerechtigkeitsgasse not Kramgasse. | vesna04 Sat Aug 11, 2007 09:12 UTC
Great work Eli ! Mileva Maric was from my part of the world. |
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