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You have never seen Switzerland's top sights from this perspective

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“It's all a matter of perspective,” said Marina Zuber in 1978. This aphorism also applies to the renowned sights in Swiss cities and surrounding areas. Change or flip your usual perspective and see things in a whole new light: feel inspired with these 15 tips for seeing things in a different light.

See Augusta Raurica as it looked in Roman times

Visitors can use the app to see what Augusta Raurica looked like during Roman times. Where you see large fields today was once the site of houses and workshops, as well as a place where politicians, craftsmen and housewives came to chat. Among them and all around were children playing.

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Where the Arve and Rhône rivers create a spectacle of nature

La Jonction is one of the few places where two rivers meet and flow alongside each other for a short distance. The milky Arve meets the Caribbean blue Rhône here. The best view of the natural phenomenon is from above, from the viaduct.

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Peer from one castle to the next

In times past, the medieval castles of Castelgrande, Castello Montebello and Castello Sasso Corbaro protected Bellinzona – the city they now adorn. All three castles offer a widespread view of the flat Magadino Plain and surrounding mountains.

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Where everyday things look surprisingly different

At the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, you can experience everyday things such as transport, mobility and communication in a surprising and extremely interactive way: it is an all-round sensory experience. The museum also offers attractions found nowhere else in Switzerland, such as the Imax theatre, planetarium, Swissarena and the Hans Erni Museum.

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Be in the heart of nature yet still in the city

The three ponds in St. Gallen are an oasis of peace in the heart of the city. Originally created by the monastery as a water supply, the ponds and their art nouveau bath houses are a popular excursion destination, and in summer are a popular spot for swimming.

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Enjoy the magnificent views from the high medieval knights’ hall

The medieval castle perched above the town of Thun is a striking hallmark at the entrance to the Bernese Oberland. The corner towers of Thun Castle provide an unforgettable view of the town of Thun, Lake Thun and the mountain chain.

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A historical journey through the oldest city in Switzerland

On a city tour through the old town of Chur, discover the heritage from a past steeped in history, learn gruesome facts about the civil wars and pleasurable facts about the times of peace. Chur is still the trading centre and capital of a large region today.

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Enjoy a delicious drink at dizzying heights

Zurich’s new landmark sits at the heart of the former industrial and now trendy quarter. While enjoying an aperitif or dinner at Restaurant Clouds on the 35th floor of the Prime Tower, you can admire the magnificent views of the city, lake and mountains.

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Cycle high above Locarno

Not only a centre of attraction for outdoor enthusiasts, it also appeals to hikers and connoisseurs. View the lowest and highest points of Switzerland at the same time – Lago Maggiore to the south and the Valais high Alps with the Dufourspitze to the west. Cardada Cimetta is just a few minutes away from Locarno, and is easy to reach by chair lift or cable railway.

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Let your gaze wander over the rooftops of Winterthur

By going on a “Top of Winterthur” guided tour, you get the chance to clamber up the 208 steep stairs of the City Church to the platform of its 50m northern tower. Making the ascent is a veritable privilege as it rewards visitors with a breath-taking view of Winterthur’s beautiful old town.

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Experience Neuchâtel at the time of the Belle Epoque

The “Neuchâtel à la Belle Epoque” city tour immerses visitors in the city at the beginning of the 20th century and regales them with exciting stories such as that of young Marthe Robert.

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Enjoy the view from outside of the city

Since its has remained virtually untouched since the Middle Ages, Bern’s old town was classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Various viewpoints are located outside of the old town, providing visitors with a breath-taking view of Bern’s old town.

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From the old town, admire the wonderful St. Ursen Cathedral

St. Ursen Cathedral was designed by architects Gaetano Matteo Pisoni and Paolo Antonio Pisoni, and was built between 1762 and 1773. The interior of this important neoclassical building made of light-coloured Jura limestone is worth seeing, as are its façade with its imposing open staircase and the views from the 66m high tower.

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As you take a walk along the Musegg Wall, immerse yourself in the different views

The water tower, Kapellbrücke and the Musegg Wall are dominating landmarks of the historical overall appearance of the city of Lucerne. The best view of the lake basin and the surrounding mountains can be enjoyed from the path that runs alongside the Musegg Wall.

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You have never seen Switzerland's top sights from this perspective

Intro

See Augusta Raurica as it looked in Roman times

Where the Arve and Rhône rivers create a spectacle of nature

Peer from one castle to the next

Where everyday things look surprisingly different

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Be in the heart of nature yet still in the city

Enjoy the magnificent views from the high medieval knights’ hall

A historical journey through the oldest city in Switzerland

Enjoy a delicious drink at dizzying heights

Cycle high above Locarno

Let your gaze wander over the rooftops of Winterthur

Experience Neuchâtel at the time of the Belle Epoque

Enjoy the view from outside of the city

From the old town, admire the wonderful St. Ursen Cathedral

As you take a walk along the Musegg Wall, immerse yourself in the different views