A few weeks ago we found ourselves with some time on our hands in Fribourg, a largish city (for Switzerland) that’s grown up around a well-preserved medieval center. The city is built upon both sides of the deep gorge cut by the river Saane; up on the cliffs still sit the ancient fortresses and monasteries, while streets and houses wiggle their way down to the water along winding alleyways and stairs. (You can take a funicular if you’re not up to the hike.)
It’s a fascinating place we had all too little time to explore, so I hope we’ll be back. Here are some pictures to enjoy in the meantime.
The medieval centers of European towns are fascinating. These photos make me eager to travel again.
We may be exploring Switzerland for quite a while longer. Good thing there ‘s so much to see.
I love the one with the river. Some of my postcard poems are from Switzerland!
I’d love to see those! I really need to order your book.