IMG_9014 The castle of Chillon was built during the 12th century by the Savoy family. In 1536, the Swiss (the Bernois) invaded the area and the castle, which was then...
The castle of Chillon was built during the 12th century by the Savoy family. In 1536, the Swiss (the Bernois) invaded the area and the castle, which was then…
IMG_9015 The lake side of the castle was used as a residence while the side facing the shore was designed for defense.
The lake side of the castle was used as a residence while the side facing the shore was designed for defense.
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IMG_8982-IMG_8984 The first structures on the rock of Chillon in the 11th century were the keep and its enclosure. At the foot of this first high defensive wall, the rock was...
The first structures on the rock of Chillon in the 11th century were the keep and its enclosure. At the foot of this first high defensive wall, the rock was…
IMG_8988 Archers shot through the narrow openings, the arrow slits. These were replaced by loopholes when firearms were introduced. From the top of the towers,...
Archers shot through the narrow openings, the arrow slits. These were replaced by loopholes when firearms were introduced. From the top of the towers,…
IMG_8998 Chillon never experienced a military capture that would endanger its structure, however, it was conquered twice: once by the Bernese in 1536 and once by the...
Chillon never experienced a military capture that would endanger its structure, however, it was conquered twice: once by the Bernese in 1536 and once by the…
IMG_8929 The capture of 1536 by the Bernese: the Bernese army was positioned on the mountain and threatened to fire on the castle. Several cannon shots were exchanged...
The capture of 1536 by the Bernese: the Bernese army was positioned on the mountain and threatened to fire on the castle. Several cannon shots were exchanged…
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IMG_8916 The basement was built in the 11th century and enlarged in the 13th century.
The basement was built in the 11th century and enlarged in the 13th century.

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