Beautiful and majestic Chillon Castle Bashny.Net

The most famous castle in Switzerland Chillon. He has long been a part of the history of this country. This is an ancient monument in the picturesque and beautiful location - near the town of Montreux on Lake Geneva. It consists of twenty-five separate buildings built in different times by different rulers.





1. In the ninth century to monitor the road leading to Italy, was erected a fortress Shillun.



2. The fortress was an important strategic object. Therefore, its ruler, the bishop of Sion, made every effort to strengthen and expand the fortifications. Further building became part of the possessions of the Counts of Savoy, who gave the structure of noble architectural appearance. Subsequent owners also take care of the expansion and equipping of fortifications and supported them in the proper form.



3. Eventually significance road towards Italy decreased. Therefore, the castle became a prison defensive structure. Its most famous prisoner was Francois de Bonivard convicted for advocating political reform. He was released after four years of imprisonment berntsy. It is about Francois de Bonivard wrote George Byron's poem "The Prisoner of Chillon." In the 18th century cellars of the castle served as a warehouse for the storage of ammunition Bernese sailors.



4. Today, Chillon Castle - a great museum where you can see the unique collection of weapons, armor and vintage furniture, admire the unique architecture, frescoes and mosaics.