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Once a sovereign republic, set between lakes and mountains, Fribourg was founded in 1157 and today has a population of some 40,000 and a university. It was a stronghold of Catholicism for centuries and was known for its dyers, weavers, and tanners. In 1481 it joined the Swiss Confederation, and today it's the capital of a canton of the same name. Visitors arrive today to see Switzerland's most rural canton, famous for its Holstein cows. It's a charming place with narrow medieval town houses. To wander its ancient precincts is well worth a day or at least an afternoon of your time.
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RUE DE LAUSANNE, 18
Murten-Meyriez CH-3280 Map Distance: 8.9 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsThun Castle
Thun, Switzerland
Distance: 22.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: Twelfth-century castle and museum that highlights the 2,000-year history of the region. ... Read More
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St. Beatus CavesDistance: 23.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: Every 30 minutes, guided tours of the St. Beatus Caves are offered. Visitors can see such features... Read More
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Castle Chillon
On the shores of Lake Geneva
Distance: 28.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: Castle Chillon is a 13th-century castle that occupies a rocky islet and is connected to the... Read More
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