WHS in Switzerland Archives

Montebello Castle in Bellinzona, with Castelgrande in the background

Switzerland, UNESCO

The Castles of Bellinzona – straight out of the Middle Ages

by Westwards / 8 October 2022

Who doesn’t like to visit a mediaeval castle? The small town of Bellinzona in the Swiss canton of Ticino has …

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The high, cubic entrance portico of Maison Clarte by Le Corbusier

Switzerland, UNESCO

Modern architecture by Le Corbusier in Switzerland – UNESCO World Heritage

by Westwards / 25 July 2021

During our recent guidebook research we went to see two buildings by the architect Le Corbusier in Switzerland. Both are …

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view over Lac Leman, from walking in the vineyards of Lavaux

Drink, Switzerland, UNESCO

A walk in the vineyards of Lavaux on the shores of Lac Leman

by Westwards / 16 August 2015

Red and blue routes criss-cross the light green wine terraces on the leaflet we get at the Vevey tourist information. …

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