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The Simmental
Country: Switzerland
Simmental Introduction
Simmental is a valley in the alpine area of the Bernese Oberland, in the country of Switzerland. It stretches from Lenk to Boltigen, in a basically south-north direction, and from there on to the exit of the valley at Wimmis ...
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Limmatquai
Country: Switzerland
Limmatquai Introduction
The Limmatquai was constructed on the right side of the river of Limmat, and it runs from Bellevue to Central. It was built in 1800s, and it connected several former quais that were built into the Limmat.
Limma ...
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Zurichhorn Park
Country: Switzerland
Zurichhorn Park Introduction
Zurichhorn is located on the eastern shore of Zurichsee, and it is a river delta. It is situated in the lower basin of the lake. The area is part of the quays and parks in the Seefeld area of Zurich in the country of S ...
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Burg Forchtenstein
Country: Austria
Perched unassailably on the rocky slopes of Rosaliengebirge stands Forchtenstein Castle, built in the 14th century by the Mattersdorfer family. Bought and extended by the Esterh?zys, it now houses a private collection of arms, one of the most magni ...
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Vorau
Country: Austria
On a remote hill stands the 12th-century Augustinian Vorau Abbey. In the 15th century, the abbey was turned into a fortress; its present form is the result of alterations made throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The main entrance has symmetrica ...
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