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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... [read more]
The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... [read more] Blog: Lucerne
Date: May 27th 2012
Today we set off by train to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne. Fortified by a yummy hotel breakfast we stocked up on herb tea and macarons from McDonalds to make sure we didn't starve on the train. Arriving in Lucerne mid afternoon, I was delighted to find my room was situated right next door to a medieval (and functioning) bell tower. I hope there is no reason for it to ring during the nigh ... read more
Date: May 27th 2012
Today we set off by train to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne. Fortified by a yummy hotel breakfast we stocked up on herb tea and macarons from McDonalds to make sure we didn't starve on the train. Arriving in Lucerne mid afternoon, I was delighted to find my room was situated right next door to a medieval (and functioning) bell tower. I hope there is no reason for it to ring during the nigh ... read more
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