Introduction to Fribourg
Far off the beaten Swiss track brings you to one of the country’s hidden
gems – the city of Fribourg. The gateway to diversity, as its location
is widely known for being the link between the French speaking
Switzerland to the German speaking Switzerland, the city has a wealth of
fascinating tourist sites, incredible history, breathtaking charm and
romantic appeal wrapped up in a quaint medieval setting. The densely
rich forests of Jura provide a dramatic panoramic backdrop that offers
some of the most evocative landscapes in the country.
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Introduction to Biel
Biel or Bienne is a rather unusual place since its name is different
depending on which side of Switzerland the people come from. Biel is
the German name for this town, Bienne is for the French speaking
residents. Being on a language boundary such as this means that there
are several languages spoken in the area so most people can get by with a
smattering of one or the other.
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Introduction to Bern
Bern is the capital of Switzerland. It was founded by Duke Berthold V
von Zähringen in 1191, and formed part of the Holy Roman Empire. It
later became the largest independent city state north of the Alps. It
joined the Swiss Confederation in 1353, and in 1848, it became the
capital of Switzerland.
It has managed to successfully retain a
lot of its historic features, and its Old Town is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The Swiss government sits here, and the Houses of
Parliament are open to visitors the majority of the time.
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Introduction to Basel
The quiet, shy and reserved Swiss city of Basel is not a top tourist
city, but it should be. The most revered cultural hotspot in
Switzerland, Basel is the gateway to some of the finest art collections
and cultural architectural icons in the country. The historic and
magical centre of the stunning Old Medieval Town is in a class of its
own – bringing visitors who are in the know, from all over the world to
experience it.
Some of the world’s premier architects have built
some of their most famous and distinctive works of construction genius
here and legendary art museums have homes built by big names like Mario
Botta, Herzog and De Meuron and Renzo Piano. Contemporary and modern
architecture can be found nestled between historic gems that line
cobbled walkways and whom are perched majestically peering over the
breeze-ruffled Rhine River.
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