Sights in Lausanne

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Cathedrals in Lausanne

Cathedral of Lausanne

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From the Place de la Palaud, the covered staircase takes you up to the Cathedral. It's a XIII century building completely restored

Squares in Lausanne

Place de la Palud

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This area is full of old houses and presided over by the Renaissance facade of the Town Hall. In the plaza, you will find the beau

Squares in Lausanne

Place de la Riponne

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The Place de la Riponne is located in the hills of Lausanne. It is a crossroads near different cultural centres, museums, the cat

Statues in Lausanne

Louis Ruchonnet Statue

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This statue shows a serious-looking individual with a mustache. He is Antoine Louis John Ruchonnet, and his place in the political

Historical Monuments in Lausanne

Fontaine de la Justice

In Swiss cities fountains are more than just a tradition. There a eleven in Bern alone that are in the historical district, in Lau

Historical Monuments in Lausanne

Pont Bessières

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The Pont Charles Bessires is a majestic bridge overlooking Lausanne. It is named after the man who donated the most money for its

Statues in Lausanne

Juste Olivier Monument

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Here, we can find a statue of an old man accompanied by dancing cherubs. Juste Olivier was a writer and poet, who was misunderstoo

Statues in Lausanne

Abraham Davel Statue

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At first glance, this statue might evoke a rather strange feeling - a bit ethereal, a bit unusual. The character, with a sword bel

Statues in Lausanne

"Passage"

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A strange sculpture, halfway between a metal statue and a fountain. The work, signed by E Krahenbuhl, a Swiss sculptor - seems rep

Squares in Lausanne

Place du Château

The Place du Chateau is one of the highest points in the historical centre of Lausanne. This is where you'll find the castle of Sa

Churches in Lausanne

Basilique Notre Dame du Valentin

Far more restrained than the cathedral, which dominates Lausanne, this is a dark place, in which the smell of candles lingers. In

Squares in Lausanne

Terrasse Jean Monnet

This flat terrace in the steep city centre offers you a chance to relax, walk, enjoy the landscape and the vegetation. Wisteria vi

Squares in Lausanne

Place Terreaux

This is a small space near the Place Chauderon. Both places can be reached on foot, depending on the weather. In the centre of the

Historical Monuments in Lausanne

Lausanne Parliament

This is where the parliament is currently being built, the old building, having been destroyed by fire on 14 May, 2002. The renewa

Historical Monuments in Lausanne

Sauvabelin Tower

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Churches in Lausanne

St François church

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Castles in Lausanne

Château Saint-Maire

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Statues in Lausanne

Statue du général Henri Guisan

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Activities in Lausanne

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Lausanne: Gruyères Tour with Cheese and Chocolate Tastings

(2)

starting from

149.33 £

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From Lausanne: Winter Gruyères Chocolate and Cheese Tour

(1)

starting from

110.61 £

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From Montreux: Glacier 3000 Day Trip

(1)

starting from

69.20 £

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From Lausanne: Swiss Riviera Tour

(1)

starting from

101.26 £

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From Lausanne: Glacier 3000 experience and Montreux

starting from

69.20 £

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