Traveling around Switzerland will be exciting, no matter what city you are in. According to itypejob, the small town of Vevey lying on the shore of the lake is known all over the world thanks to the Nestle company. This city has retained the charm of antiquity, small streets with low houses, as if frozen in the Middle Ages. A few kilometers away is the equally famous city of Montreux, which can be reached on foot, following the road by the lake. Today, these two towns have practically become one. The city is rich in its history. Once a famous Russian writer lived here – F.M. Dostoevsky, who wrote his famous novel The Idiot in one of the local houses, on which a memorial plaque is now placed. In addition, once there lived a famous silent film actor – Charlie Chaplin, whose relatives still live here, and a monument was erected to him on the embankment of the lake. Of course, no less interesting place in Switzerland is the capital – Bern. It is surprising that not many people know that Bern is the capital of Switzerland, thinking that it is Geneva or Zurich, even the Swiss themselves do not call Bern the capital, but only the federal district. The city was founded at the end of the 12th century and at first all buildings were built of wood, but after the city fire in 1405, all buildings began to be built of stone. The Baroque Church of the Holy Spirit, the Clock Tower and the Houses of Parliament remind of those times. On the east wall of the Zeitglockenturm clock tower is the city clock, which was installed in 1530. This clock is unusual and its mechanism sets in motion the figures of a rooster, a bear and Chronos, and four minutes before the new hour, they play a whole performance. In addition to time, this clock shows the movement of stars and zodiac signs. Previously, according to this clock, the whole city was checked, and they were considered the main city clock. In summer, in Bern, you can sit at the city fountain near the Bundestag, and in the evening, when the fountain lights turn on, the real show begins here. You can also take a walk along the spacious Kramgasse street. Along the street are a variety of souvenir shops, restaurants and boutiques. In the period from 1902 to 1909, Albert Einstein lived on this street, and now at number 49 there is a museum of the famous scientist. A characteristic feature of Bern is a huge number of flowers that are planted almost everywhere. Flowerpots with red geraniums are installed on many windows, and every year a competition for the best window flower garden is held in the capital. Flowers are a matter of special pride for the inhabitants of Bern and very often it is called the city of flowers. Geneva is located in a place with amazingly beautiful nature, at the very foot of the Swiss Alps and on the shores of the largest lake in Western Europe. Geneva is one of the centers of international business life, and every year meetings of world importance take place here. The cultural life here is constantly in full swing and at any time you can find something interesting for yourself. Almost always there are various concerts, exhibitions, festivals. Visitors to Geneva should definitely go to the Museum of History and Art, which exhibits the largest collection of fine art masterpieces. An equally interesting and exciting sight is the huge flower clock, the second hand of which is recognized as the largest. The most beautiful building in the city is Coppet Castle, built in the 18th century on the shores of Lake Geneva. One of the most visited cities by tourists is Lucerne. At the moment, the majority of German-speaking residents of Switzerland live in this city. Around the city there are picturesque places, the snowy slopes of the Alps and Lake Firwaldshtet. The ancient city center has been perfectly preserved to this day, and its famous bridges and the Wagner Villa are considered the main attraction of the city. In addition, the city is full of museums. One of the most famous cities, the largest and most beautiful city in Switzerland is Zurich. Zurich has become both the business center of the country and the main center of tourism. The well-preserved historical part of the city is represented by buildings in the Gothic style, in which there are souvenir shops, cafes and antique shops, these narrow and beautiful streets are the best place to walk around the city. In the evening, this part of the city turns into an entertainment center, street musicians play everywhere, beer flows like a river, and the noise does not stop until midnight. Shopping is best done in the business center of Zurich – Bahnhofstrasse. Here you can buy not only clothes from famous manufacturers, but also the most exotic things.
National cuisine of Switzerland
The national cuisine of Switzerland was formed under the influence of many nationalities that live on its territory. French, German and Italian cuisines had a greater impact on local dishes. The main components of local dishes are dairy products, meat and vegetables, as well as spices and a variety of herbs play an important role. The traditional local breakfast consists of cheese bread and coffee with milk, lunch is just as light, but dinner is much more substantial and usually includes several courses. Undoubtedly, when it comes to Swiss cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is Swiss cheese, which has become its hallmark and main asset. Switzerland, a country traditionally engaged in animal husbandry, and for a long time the attitude towards dairy products has remained special. Due to the huge popularity of cheese, the main local dishes are also prepared using it, for example, fondue, which is any dish with melted cheese. Meat dishes are not so diverse and most of them are hard smoked hunting sausages. However, not in all regions the choice of meat dishes is so modest. In the north of the country, German meat dishes (sausages, sausages, etc.) are more represented, and in the south and west they prefer minced meat.
