Architecture

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Intro

A trip through Switzerland is at the same time a journey through various eras of architectural history. The buildings you encounter along the way bear witness to both the rich history of our country and its impressive present.

Churches

The Catholic and Protestant faiths have deep roots in our country. So it’s no surprise that Switzerland has so many churches. Many of these are doing great justice to their religious purpose, dazzling with almost divine splendour.

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Monasteries

The Benedictine Monastery in Einsiedeln is regarded as one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Switzerland. Other former and active convents and monasteries are also well worth a visit. The Convent of St John at Müstair is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for example.

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Fortifications

Beauty must be preserved. This is just one of the reasons why larger settlements protected their boundaries with town walls in the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, additional fortifications also emerged in proximity to the national border as well as at strategically important passes and railway crossings.

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Castles

Given the political situation prevailing in Switzerland today, it is hard to imagine the significant role that was once played by the aristocracy. However, the many castles and palaces are an impressive testament to this past and are highly popular with tourists today.

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Modern architecture

Switzerland has more than ancient ruins and historic residences to offer. A glance at the architectural development of our country shows that contemporary architecture stands in fascinating contrast to the masterpieces of the past.

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Castles

Fortress of Bellinzona

The fortifications of Bellinzona are an extraordinary example of a late-medieval defensive structure located at a key strategic point on the Alpine pass. The castles of Bellinzona are among the most marvelous examples of medieval fortified architecture in the Alps.

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Tarasp Castle

Scattered hamlets, in the midst of them 100-meter high rocks, a small lake, and above this the most imposing castle in Graubünden - this is Tarasp. Here the human endeavor to rule and the mighty nature of the Upper Engadine converge.

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