Historic buildings
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Ardez (Graubünden)
These ruins, the emblem of Ardez, stand on
a rocky outcrop and offer glorious panoramic
views.
Estavayer-le-Lac (Fribourg Region)
The mighty 14th-century castle bears witness
to the long history of this town, whose rulers
chose a rose as its emblem.
Grandson (Lake Geneva Region)
Collection of weapons and armour, vintage
car museum, parapet walk, torture chamber
and dungeons.
Kyburg (Zurich (Region))
This international award-winning museum
offers a rich variety of insights into castle life
over the last 800 years.
Lavin (Graubünden)
The choir walls of this church, built in 1480,
are covered by a cycle of wall paintings –
now fully restored.
Montreux-Veytaux (Lake Geneva Region)
The most-visited historic building in Switzerland
is the thrilling culmination of centuries of
human labour.
Müstair (Graubünden)
Charles the Great has left his mark on Müstair.Thanks to the Carolingian cloister and the churchwith its well-preserved frescoes,this lovely Alpinesite has been declared part of our World Cultural Heritage.
Payerne (Lake Geneva Region)
The 11th-century abbey church of Payerne is
one of the most important Romanesque
churches in Switzerland, with its harmonious
spaces, delicate stonework and fine murals.
Prangins (Lake Geneva Region)
The Château de Prangins was built in the
18th century by Louis Guiguer, a Swiss banker
living in Paris, and has hosted illustrious
guests from Voltaire to Joseph Bonaparte.
Romainmôtier (Lake Geneva Region)
The restored abbey church of the former
Cluniac priory: a place of peace in a lush
green setting.
