Jungfrau

Munich to Swiss Alps

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August 21st 2011
Munich to Swiss Alps We made a quick lunch-stop in tiny Liechtenstein before heading to lakeside Lucerne where we visited the Lion Monument (a stone carving commemorating lost swiss guards who died protecting their country). We crossed the Wooden Chapel Bridge with it’s pretty flowers cascading at the waters edge, then spent some time looking at the locally-made swiss watches and kni ... 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