This site near the E end of Lake Geneva had some strategic importance already in Roman times. The castle was built in the medieval period. Over the centuries, it was used as a residence, a prison, and a depot for weapons. Today, it represents a very popular tourist destination.

Keywords

fortification, glacial lake, glacial processes, lake, lightscape, mirror of the past

Created

Saturday 31 August 2013 by Martin Mergili in Europe / Switzerland (4015 visits)