Throughout our trip we have experienced Switzerland's many attractions. It has many attractions to offer, but we thought you guys would like to know our favorites!
Our favorite religious attraction was the Cathedral of St. Peter(13). The architectural details of this building are just stunning. In this very church, John Calvin gave his moving sermons in the mid sixteenth century(13). When the church did in fact become a Protestant one, it was removed of gaudy things such as statues, paintings, and furniture(13). It was really such an experience to be in a place with such deep history.
Who: Where John Calvin from 1536 to 1564
What: Cathedral of St. Peter
When: Cathedral itself was built around 1000
Where: Geneva, Switzerland
Once we explored the Mt. Matterhorn, we knew it was one of the highlights of our trip(15)! Mt. Matterhorn is absolutely breathtaking. It stands at 4,478 meters and is on the border between Switzerland and Italy(15). It is also one of the highest mountains in the Alps. It was 100% a once in a lifetime experience to see Mt. Matterhorn!
Who: N/A
What: Mt. Matterhorn
When: N/A
Where: On the border between Switzerland and Italy
During our stay in Bern, Ava and I we were told by our hotel clerk that a popular cultural attraction near by was Bundesplatz and it 26 fountains. We were both confused by why there were specifically 26 fountains, but once we arrived to Bundesplatz, we discovered that the number 26 represented the 26 Cantons of Switzerland are the member states of the Swiss Confederation. (14) After examining the beautiful fountains, we toured around the Bundenhaus, which houses the Swiss federal assembly and Federal council.
Who: N/A
What: Bundezplatz
When: Began to be built in 1255
Where: Bern, Switzerland
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