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he major share of the excursions is concentrated in the old part of the town. During the excursions the guests of Lausanne will get a chance to see the majestic palaces and ancient churches, walk through scenic parks and visit local museums. The city is recommended to cruise by foot as it is the simplest way to visit all the important sights. In the heart of Lausanne the church of St. Francois is set on the grand square. This beautiful building is a fusion of best architectural traditions of Gothic style. Through the long history the church has witnessed many significant historical events. The historical part of the city starts not far from the square. The Place de la Palud square is considered to be its heart. The town hall building is set near the square. It was built in the second part of the 12th century. The roofed stairs start near the town hall building, the stairs lead to the top of the hill. In the 13th century the Cathedral Notre Dame was built there which is now considered to be the main sight of the city of Lausanne. The construction of the cathedral lasted more than one hundred years. In terms of beauty this majestic and impressive gothic building can be only compared too famous French cathedrals and churches. The last scale reconstruction of the cathedral was held in the 16th century, during this period the construction of the cathedral was added with a new doorway. It is worth mentioning that the doorway is executed in a different architectural style and … Read further

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Active recreation

In the vicinity of Lausanne, tourists will find no less entertainment than within the city. So, in nearby Renan village, there is a great water park for the whole family called AquaSplash. Here you can enjoy pools for every taste and age, as well as exciting slides. While little tourists prefer frolicking on the playground or swim in the pool going down the slides, adults can have a good time soaking up the sun. A … Open

Festivals and events in Lausanne

Those looking for the incredible aesthetic enjoyment would be happy to visit Lausanne in November and December when the city is preparing for Christmas and New Year in a very impressive way. The thing is that locals cannot do something bad - given their natural perfectionism, preparations for the large-scale holiday are no less amusing than the celebration itself. Central streets of the city are beautifully … Open

Advices for travellers

3. The taxi should be called for by phone or taken from specialized parking lots placed around major entertainment and shopping centers. Stopping car in the street is not customary, even if the cab is free the driver will not stop anyway. 4. In the period from April to October there are many bicycles rent centers operating in Lausanne. The bicycle is a perfect way to reach any part of the town. The … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Another popular sweet shop in Lausanne is Laduree Lausanne. It sells hand-made desserts popular all over the world. All the products presented are distinguished by incredibly beautiful decoration. The shop was founded in 1862 and despite rather high prices, it still has a lot of loyal customers. For delicious gifts for loved ones, you can also go to Helvetimart, which is considered a unique gastronomic store. … Open

Lausanne for children - what to visit

There are many interesting museums in Lausanne which are worth visiting by the whole family. One of the most interesting for children is the scientific museum Espace des Inventions. Literally all of its exhibits can be touched. Children will be allowed to try out some of the technical devices scientists use on daily basis, watch the stars through a real telescope, and get acquainted with the fundamentals of the … Open

Travel guide to Lausanne

There are also original modern monuments of architecture in Lausanne, such as the Sauvabelin Tower. It is located on the territory of the park of the same name. This tower was built in 2003 and is 35 meters tall. This original building has an exclusively decorative function. It is completely built of wood, and the roof of the tower is made of copper. At the top of the tower is the highest observation deck in the … Open

Travelling inside Switzerland - transportation means

Despite the sweeping dimensions of Switzerland, air transport here is well-developed. There are international and domestic airports. Flights to mountain regions are especially popular. The largest airport in the country is in Zurich. That’s the main airhub for Swiss company. Since 2011, a new international terminal has opened here. Today, it serves about 25 million passengers a year. All European airlines, as well as American and Canadian, fly to Zurich. In recent years, such flights have appeared in the schedule of airlines of the Middle East and some Asian countries. The next, but not least is the airport in Geneva. Most of the flights are aimed at interregional movement. Most of the flights in Basel Airport are flying to Germany and France. … Open

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