Fribourg, the capital of the canton of Fribourg, at the junction of the German-speaking and French-speaking regions. Since 1157, the Duke of Chailingen has built Fribourg in the valleys along the U-bend of the Sarin River. More than 200 unique Gothic buildings from the 15th century to the present have given this ancient city unparalleled medieval style charm, becoming a beautiful place to live in Europe. Enter the ancient city, solid and spectacular city gates and towers, the majestic and towering St. Nicholas Cathedral, 17 arch bridges across both sides, the rolling bluestone streets, the scattered buildings, the exquisite and elegant fountains and arcades... An oil painting-like beauty, as if through the Middle Ages. Tip: Fribourg and the Swiss capital Bern, 27 kilometers away, are similar in many aspects such as river bays, urban layout, architectural characteristics, and so on, so Chinese tourists do not visit much.
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Fribourg, the capital of the canton of Fribourg, at the junction of the German-speaking and French-speaking regions. Since 1157, the Duke of Chailingen has built Fribourg in the valleys along the U-bend of the Sarin River. More than 200 unique Gothic buildings from the 15th century to the present have given this ancient city unparalleled medieval style charm, becoming a beautiful place to live in Europe. Enter the ancient city, solid and spectacular city gates and towers, the majestic and towering St. Nicholas Cathedral, 17 arch bridges across both sides, the rolling bluestone streets, the scattered buildings, the exquisite and elegant fountains and arcades... An oil painting-like beauty, as if through the Middle Ages. Tip: Fribourg and the Swiss capital Bern, 27 kilometers away, are similar in many aspects such as river bays, urban layout, architectural characteristics, and so on, so Chinese tourists do not visit much.
The majesty of St. Nicholas Cathedral can be seen anywhere in Fribourg. The landmark building, 74 meters high, was built from 1283 to 1630, because the towers on the west side have not been built, and the church is dignified and elegant. Steps up 368 to look around and enjoy unforgettable and magnificent views of the upper and lower cities. The cathedral is now the main church of the parishes of Geneva, Lausanne and Fribourg, Switzerland, and is a source of spiritual souls for the local citizens.
A must-see place in Fribourg, you can climb the top of the church tower, look around the whole view of the small town, there will be introductions to the buildings or attractions in all directions on the platform. The small town is not big and there are many stories.