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30-JUN-2018

Gruyères Castle

Château de Gruyères
The castle, with its towers and ramparts, dominates the medieval town. The discovery of this site is a fascinating voyage across time from the Middle Ages to the XXIst century: majesty of the architecture, historical collection, imagination and emotion with an innovative multimedia show and temporary exhibitions.Seat of the Counts of Gruyere, the castle was constructed circa 1270. At the end of the XVth century campaigns of modernization conferred the aristocratic residence with a new elegance. Michel, the last Count, lost his ancestral domain in 1554 and died in exile. From 1555 until 1848, administrators of Fribourg endowed the castle with embellishment in the Baroque style. From 1849 the castle was the property of two Geneva families, the Bovy and the Balland, and it became a cultural crossroad. Artists such as Corot and Menn found inspiration in the surrounding natural beauty of the site. In 1938 the Canton of Fribourg purchased the castle and founded the present museum.

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Julie Oldfield07-Sep-2018 01:58
Such a striking scene. V
Gill Kopy05-Sep-2018 01:41
Fabulous shot of this marvellous old castle - such a wonderful place to visit. V
Fabienne04-Sep-2018 19:47
J’aime beaucoup la composition, c’ est superbe.
larose forest photos04-Sep-2018 03:30
Fantastic view in this great composition and shot. V
Jeff Real04-Sep-2018 02:03
Everything is so beautiful here.
The little line of clouds is a nice finishing touch
V
Dennis Hoyne04-Sep-2018 01:51
A magnificent composition! V
Don Mottershead03-Sep-2018 23:10
Lovely composition.
bill friedlander03-Sep-2018 23:05
An imposing castle and a great view. V
Raymond03-Sep-2018 22:01
Looks so gorgeous, Gruyères is also a cheeze brand, isn't it?
Helen Betts03-Sep-2018 21:47
Excellent composition, and a lovely background as well. V.
Martin Lamoon03-Sep-2018 21:43
Fantastic castle and view, great picture Jose.
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Hank Vander Velde03-Sep-2018 21:06
A BEAUTIFUL well composed image Jose.
Pieter Bos03-Sep-2018 20:08
Great view and beautiful architecture. ~V
Colin Storey03-Sep-2018 19:54
Great looking castle and image of it.
Jim Coffman03-Sep-2018 18:49
Well composed and captured..
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