Lausanne (Switzerland) is a very beautiful city with a huge number of attractions that can be found literally at every turn. The town welcomes tourists from all over the world all year round with numerous historical buildings, museums, houses of famous people and other must-see places.
History in Lausanne "lives" side by side with modernity. Towers and cathedrals look harmoniously against the backdrop of quiet streets with high-speed metro, and green parks "dilute" the continuous flow of people and cars.
What are the city's main attractions? Lausanne (Switzerland) in the first place can boast of Lake Geneva - one of the most beautiful in Europe. Two underground rivers flow into it. Arriving in the city, you should immediately go to the promenade called Ouchy. This place is considered the most beautiful in the city. Along the embankment, chestnut trees are planted, which create a shade - a favorable environment in the summer heat. Near the water is a huge castle of the XII century, erected by the local bishop. His story is interesting and incredible. It will definitely be told to tourists who come here. From the story, you will learn about its fate as a prison, and how it was destroyed and then rebuilt. Today, the castle houses a hotel.
Lausanne (Switzerland) is partly a sports city. If you walk further along the embankment, you will find yourself in the Olympic Museum, where many artifacts related to sports are located.
Tourists enter the old city after the embankment. Here is the square with the Ryumin Palace - the pearl of the old city. The palace was built in the Renaissance style in the 19th century. The university was located here for a long time, and now the building houses a library and museums.
Lausanne (Switzerland) also boasts the majestic Cathedral of Our Lady, which is rightfully included in the list of the most beautiful churches in Europe and the world. The Cathedral will not leave anyone indifferent: carved seats, sculptures, the facade of the building, a huge organ make the heart beat faster.
Not far from the cathedral is another palace, which now houses a museum of history with a large number of historical exhibits dating back to the time of the Roman Empire. There is also a model of the city of the Middle Ages. It occupies about 20 square meters and shows what Lausanne (Switzerland) once was. Photos of the city in the past also catch the eye of visitors and make themmove back centuries.
Not far from the cathedral is also the Museum of Design and Arts. Various exhibitions are continuously held here, and there are also permanent exhibitions. By the way, Russian tourists do not pass by the house where the famous writer Marina Tsvetaeva once lived. And that's not all the sights! Lausanne (Switzerland) is a city where you can walk for hours, visiting more and more interesting places. Time seems to stop here, leaving unforgettable memories and impressions!
