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Switzerland
- Introduction
Travel to Switzerland, the destination
in our spotlight this year, and explore the cool heights
of the Swiss Alps. Wander through refreshing green Alpine
meadows, tour the beautiful cities of Switzerland and
enjoy tasting delicious Swiss chocolates, on your trip
to Switzerland. Have a holiday in Switzerland this year
with World Travel 4 Indians.
Located in central Europe, Switzerland is bordered by
France, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, and
France. A small country, Switzerland's very name conjures
up images of chocolates, cheese, watches, bankers, and
snow-capped mountains.
Switzerland was inhabited by a Celtic tribe called Helvetia
in the ancient times. It became a part of the Holy Roman
Empire in AD 1032 but soon succumbed to the mighty Habsburgs
of Germany.
The death of the Habsburg ruler Rudolf I in AD 1291
led to the formation of the Swiss Confederation. Switzerland
was declared a neutral state following the Treaty of
Westphalia in 1648 and was accorded permanent neutrality
in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna. A new federal constitution
came into force in 1848 and {Berne} became the capital
city. The Swiss remained neutral in both the World Wars.
Switzerland is nature's playground and offers numerous
opportunities for outdoor activities. The Alps and the
Zura slopes are great places for skiing. Hiking, mountaineering
and ski mountaineering, paragliding and hang-gliding,
water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, rafting, and canoeing
are some of the outdoor activities that you can undertake
in Switzerland.
Switzerland - Major Destinations
Zurich
The picturesque city of {Zürich}, located on the banks
of the Limmat River, is the intellectual and cultural
capital of Switzerland and the hub of tourist activity.
The 13th-century St. Peter's Church and the Fraumünster
Church are two important sights. An evening walk along
the banks of Lake Zürich or the alleys of the old town
will cover almost all the attractions of the city.
Rhone
On the banks of the River Rhône is {Geneva}, a city
that houses over 200 international organisations. The
ropeway journey to Mont Salève offers a breathtaking
view of the entire city. The Cathedral St Pierre, Place
du Bourg-de-Four, Museum of Art and History, Petit Palais,
Museum of Old Musical Instruments, and the Horology
Museum are some attractions of {Geneva}.
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