Geneva is mostly seen as the seat of the United Nations in Europe. This is highly unjust, as it is a city full of history and unique international charm. At some time or another, it was capital to three kingdoms and a home to saints and many less saintly.
Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts
Do You Know the Village of Cadempino?
You probably don’t, I don’t. And I’ve driven through it several times. But this is the third richest community of Switzerland. With its 1350 inhabitants that is a major feat. Obviously, there must be a big tax payer around.
St. Gall: Town of Embroidery
St Gall is linked today with high quality embroideries used for haute couture. But it is also a beautiful town with a long history and a picturesque city center. At its center stands the magnificent monastery of St Gall with its cathedral and library.
Basel: Cultural Centre of Switzerland
Basel is not only a cultural center. Its special situation bordering both Germany and France has brought forth other peculiarities, like three railway stations in town center and a tri-national airport. It is also a city steeped in legend, most of which is fervently believed by its inhabitants.
Liechtenstein: Prince and People
The Principality of Liechtenstein is sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland. It is a hereditary principality with equal powers shared between parliament and Prince. Nobody knows what happens if ever they should agree to disagree. The Prince is also head of state.
Zürich: Switzerland’s Financial Centre
Zurich is the financial center of Switzerland. But it is much more than that; it is a beautiful town full of vibrant life. Rich in history and rich in money, it is listed every year in the top ten cities of the world, when it comes to the title ‘most expensive city’.
Bern: The Centre of Switzerland
Vogel Gryff: Day of The Griffin
It takes a special town to have a festival dedicated to a mythical beast, but in a city where you stumble over basilisks with almost every other step you take, it has to be expected. Vogel Gryff, the Festival of the Griffin is held every January in the city of Basel.
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