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Located in the town of Veytaux near Montreux, Switzerland, Chillon Castle is a majestic medieval water castle. Built on the rocks on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Chillon Castle looks like it floats on the water. It is a bizarre pearl in the history of architecture. It is also one of the most prestigious monuments in Switzerland, a country famous for its natural scenery. One of the "Top Ten Ancient Fortresses in Europe". Because history is too long, people can't accurately know the origin of the Chillon Castle. The earliest written record is found in 1150, when the Savoia family controlled the fortress and the trail along the lake. The base stone of the castle was built in the 11th century. In 1536, after the conquest of Wo Chau, the Bernians occupied the Chillon Castle. During the 260 years of its rule, the castle was used as a fortress, arsenal and prison. In 1798, after the outbreak of the Wozhou Revolution, the Bernians left Xiyong. Since 1803, the Wozhou people have become the masters of the castle. It was late when I arrived, and the castle had just finished the day's visit and could not enter. It is said that this beautiful castle has attracted countless European celebrities, and also brought them a lot of creative inspiration, the most famous of which is the "Prisoner of Xiyong" by Byron. Unable to visit the interior of the castle is very regrettable, but there are surprises in addition to frustration - the castle under the night does not always have a chance to see, under the curtain of dark blue, the yellow shadow of the castle is mysterious and solemn. Is there really a vampire inside? The answer remains to be unveiled
Posted: Dec 6, 2018
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