Places to visit in Switzerland

There are very many attractive places to visit in Switzerland and one need to plan his visit very well or risk finishing his holiday before he completely visits all the places. Some of the places are-

Bern

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This is a picturesque medieval town with a tale that begins back to the 12th century. It did not become part of the Swiss confidence until the 16th century. The most famous attractions are the Zytglogge, a very ancient clock tower with moving puppets. Other very important popular sites in Bern include the Munster. A gothic cathedral that stands from the old town and its town hall.

Lucerne

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It is located in the German Speaking section of Switzerland. It is a complete city with city life, a lake and mountains. It is considered one of the prettiest cities. It is most famous for the 14th-century chapel bridge and spring tower, which is said to be the most photographed monument In Switzerland. The city has another famous monument known as the Dying Lion. It was carved out of a rock to honor Swiss legionnaires who died in France in 1972.

Lake Geneva

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It one of the largest lakes in Europe, Lake Geneva lies on the course of Rhone river o the frontier between France and Switzerland. The Geography is diversified, with the Jura Mountains in the north. The main attractions here are the beautiful cities and towns surrounding the lake. There are various possibilities for skiing and hiking in both mountain series and of course the lake itself.

Other important places in Switzerland

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Switzerland has other places that one can visit and enjoy himself, and most visited place is Lugano, which is nicknamed the Monte Carlo of Switzerland because of its growing number of celebrities. The city has numerous financial institutions and host classical music festival.

Importance of visiting Switzerland

Switzerland is a land of its own and blessed with very many places to visit and enjoy life. It has institutions of learning that one can study while living there. Visiting Switzerland is the best thing that can happen to any person since he gets to understand the history and culture if the country.