Switzerland, the sights of which are difficult to list, is a classic tourist country, with small old towns, each of which has its own appearance and deserves special attention. For example, the city of Bill is considered the “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, almost every major city has its own symphony orchestra and theater. The most famous musical theater in Switzerland is the Opera House in the city of Zurich, the Geneva Grand Theater and the city theater in Basel are no less famous. In the summer, a lot of music festivals take place in the country's cities, and a colorful annual carnival takes place in Lucerne.
The country has more than 600 museums, the most popular of which is located in Zurich - a historical museum. Switzerland whose sights 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 very center of Europe, is occupied by mountains. Alps reliably protect the country from cold cyclones, significantly reducing rainfall in the interior of the country and creating a unique climate.
Here are the world famous comfortable ski resorts. Many alpine slopes have great slopes and convenient slopes, the slopes are equipped with ski lifts - all this makes Switzerland an ideal place for practicing various sports. Holidays here are certainly not cheap, but the service is up to par.
The largest rivers originate in the mountains, among which the Rhine, Danube and Po can be called. The Rhine Falls impresses with its beauty and power - 1,100 cubic meters of water are consumed in one second. The real natural pearl of Switzerland are the lakes - Bodenskoe, Geneva, Lake of the Four Kants and others.
Switzerland whose attractions are attractive, famous for perfectly trimmed lawns, neat, as in the picture, houses and exemplary cleanliness. Even the garbage here is neatly sorted and disposed of.
Three kilometers from the city of Montreux, on the shores of Lake Geneva, is the splendidly preserved Chillon Castle in Switzerland - a visiting card of the country. The castle is surrounded by a moat on three sides. This medieval fortress of the XIII century, sung by Byron in his famous poem "Prisoner of the Chillon Castle", is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Byron dedicated his poem to the fighter for the independence of Geneva - Bonivar, who languished for four years in the dungeons of the castle, chained to the fifth column. The famous poet, visiting the Shilsky 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 Romanesque and early Gothic. All dungeons and towers are carefully restored and are available for inspections. In the castle you can see a rich collection of ancient weapons, ancient tin 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, which gives the church an unprecedented appeal and special charm.
For a tourist arriving in the country, there is a lot of attractive. Switzerland, the sights of which make a huge impression, will forever remain in the memory of any tourist who has visited this fabulous country.