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Photo excursion to Chillon Castle - located on the shores of Lake Geneva, near the town of Montreux
The castle is a complex of 25 buildings were built by different rulers at different times.
The date of foundation of the castle is considered to IX century, when the fortress was built Shillun to monitor the road leading to Italy. This way, passing around and between Lake Saint Bernarskim mountain pass, is an important strategic object, which connects the northern and southern parts of Europe.





For the first time, he led the Bishop of Sion castle, while he paid great attention to the expansion of the fortifications. Then the owners of serfs Moores became the Count of Savoy dynasty, under which improved architecture and strengthening the fortifications. Later the fortress became the property of the Canton of Vaud and the governors of Bern, just in this period the castle became to have the historical appearance, which can contemplate in our days many tourists.



One part of the castle, overlooking the road, is a fortified stone wall with three towers towering, the other opposite the part that goes to the lake - it's living quarters of the castle.



Over the years, the importance of the road was lost to Italy, which was the reason that the defensive structure of the castle turned into a prison. The most famous prisoner is considered to Francois de Bonivard, arrested the Duke of Savoy for the support of reform ideas. Bonivard was released after four berntsami conclusion, while it sang in his poem "The Prisoner of Chillon" George Byron. In the XVIII century dungeon of the castle was used as the fleet Berne arsenal of ammunition.



Today Chillon Castle - a wonderful museum, where visitors can see a unique collection of weapons, exhibits of antique furniture, as well as medieval knights armor. The castle has a Great Hall, featuring a huge fireplace, painted ceilings and a family coat of arms of the Dukes of Savoy. Knights' Hall decorated with black marble columns, it was intended for ceremonial receptions and banquet hall ceiling is in the shape of an inverted ship.













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