A land of castles

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Switzerland boasts of having 3,000 castles, ancient mansions and ruins that have great economic and cultural value. Some of the castles have been residences of great dynasties such as the hilltop castles at Tarasp, Thun and Gruyere. Castles vibrated with life and entertainment during the period of nobility but the French Revolution caused the Swiss people to lose interest in castles. Whole sites were allowed to decay while some were being sold for scrap. By the 20th century, castles have become weekend retreats for the wealthy.

Author: Fareri, Yocasta
Publisher: Swiss News
Publication Name: SwissWORLD
Subject: Business, international
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Year: 1998
Hotels & Motels, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Hotels and motels, Historic sites, Castles

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Fasnacht: Rio on the Rhine

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The Fasnacht is an annual festivity in Basel, Switzerland, that is celebrated for three days from Monday to Wednesday of Lent. The first Fasnacht was believed to have started in Feb 26, 1376, and women were allowed to take part in the festivities only in 1909. The carnival-like festival starts at 4 a.m. with the Morning Call, which involves a procession lasting for two hours until sunrise. The procession features giant lanterns and masked musicians in historic costumes.

Author: Fareri, Yocasta
Publisher: Swiss News
Publication Name: SwissWORLD
Subject: Business, international
ISSN:
Year: 1998
Recreation, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, Leisure industry, Entertainment industry, Fairs and festivals, Carnival (Festival), Basel, Switzerland

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