More intricate medieval work

Schaffhausen, a boat trip and Stein am Rhein

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September 20th 2019
20 September 2019 In returning clear weather we had a long, tiring but interesting day on the Swiss Rhine. The morning was spent exploring Medieval Schaffhausen with its many buildings decorated with frescoes and intricate oriel windows. After lunch we boarded a cruiser for a two hour ride along the river past forest covered hills, vineyards and attractive villages to Stein am Rhein with ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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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