What are the must-see attractions in Switzerland? Some basic information about Switzerland

Europe is a strange and colorful country. The most important thing is the cultural and artistic atmosphere there and the infinite influence of cultural landscape on people. Moreover, the local architectural style is also a major feature. China's traditional architectural style is famous in Greater China for 5 years, while European architectural style is more inclined to castle style. Therefore, when you travel here, the architectural style here can also make you find different beauty. My trip to Europe is mainly in Switzerland and Italy.

1. Five fishing villages-colorful fishing villages

After taking the train from Florence to Levanto Railway Station, you can take a small train between the five fishing villages to your lodging village Manarolla.

CinqueTerre, located in the coastal area of Siha province in Raspe, Liguria, Italy, is the general name of five villages and towns, such as Monteiro, Souare, Mare, Vernazza, Cornelia, Manarolla and Rio Maggiore.

a day's stay in the fishing village was satisfactory. We booked a small room with a sea view. Afterwards, it was discovered that the cover photo automatically matched on the itinerary page of the poor travel network was Wuyun Village, and the small window of our room actually appeared on the cover.

Sea view window

Boarding families enjoy the seaside terrace

Wuyun Village is famous for its colorful houses scattered by the sea, attracting many tourists (mostly from China). You can get there by train between villages. If you want to walk, you must go through the national park between villages. You need to buy tickets separately.

famous cover photo

trains coming and going by the sea

beaches in Rio

The only village with beaches among the five fishing villages is Rio Maggiore, with ordinary beaches but many people.

monterroso Station

Although the sea view is pleasant, on the whole, the commercial atmosphere of Wuyun Village is too strong, which inevitably makes me a little disappointed. Maybe it's because of the hype of domestic tourism. There are many tourists here, and most of them are from China, and most of them are in group tours.

After a brief walk around the village, I feel that apart from the cover photo, the colorful town of that house is nothing more. The hiking environment in Wuyun National Park is not very attractive, and the tickets are expensive and the sun is scorching. We seldom stay in a sea view room, so we decided to sunbathe beautifully. On the beach terrace of our host family, we faced the sea and ate pizza. From the time when the sun was shining, to the time when the sun set and the night fell, we reluctantly ended the day.

at sunset, the colored buildings on the seashore

light up at night.

The village that lights up gradually

It is said that tourists are forbidden to take pictures because there are so many scenery here that many tourists can't understand it. Why don't people take pictures? The explanation given by the Swiss official is,' Nothing else, but the scenery here is really beautiful. I am afraid that you will post your photos online, which will make those who can't come here feel very painful, unhappy and depressed. After all, we are here all year round, no matter how you shoot it, it's picturesque. Seeing this, I can't help but think of a sentence. Don't ask me why I am so proud. If I have money, I can be as proud as I want.

The next morning, after a day at the seaside, we continued to take the train to Milan.

this train is an independent carriage, with six people and passengers sitting opposite each other. After driving for a long time, you can always see the sea view outside the window.

2. castello sforzesco

arrived in Mulan, the fashion capital, and her style changed instantly.

Milan's railway station is resplendent and bustling. When we arrived here, we felt like a big city again.

Milan Railway Station

Milan is a big city with a subway. The railway station takes the subway to stay. The room is simple and comfortable, and the accommodation is as convenient as ever. Next to Milan Cathedral, most of the scenic spots are within walking distance.

after a simple repair, go to the first stop in Milan, the Fort Sforzesko.

This castle was built by Count sforza in the 14th century, and later became the residence of the Forza family, the ruling family centered on Milan in the Renaissance.

The castle is square, with a big park and high walls around it. There is an internal museum. Later, in the process of expansion, Leonardo da Vinci also participated in the planning of the castle.

fort sforesco

in the castle

here, I met a group of handsome Italian men in suits and ties performing on the roadside. All kinds of musical instruments play together and sing in unison, and the music is very cheerful. Besides, they changed their legs so cute that I was completely fascinated. After pulling for several times, Teacher L couldn't bear to leave. Italy is really a country of handsome guys. Italian handsome guys are so handsome in suits. Unfortunately, there were too many people watching, leaving no high-definition close-ups.

Wonderful performance and chorus of handsome suit group

Parking near the castle

There are sunbathers on the grass in the park next to the castle. Sunbathing here, like square dancing, is a popular way for people to relax. Even dogs have this hobby.

sunbathers and dogs

At the end of the grass is the Peace Gate. The source of this door can be said to be quite embarrassing. In 187, Napoleon built the Arc de Triomphe to celebrate his victory in the European War. Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo before the city gate was built. After the war in 1826, Milan ruler Francisco renamed the Arc de Triomphe the Gate of Peace. Above the gate is a bronze statue of the goddess of peace, holding an olive branch and standing on a chariot of six horses.

Peace Gate

Milan is definitely a big city in Italy. For environmental protection, the trams here are ordinary, simple and lovely.

take the tram

take the tram to Santa Maria monastery. The monastery itself is not well-known, only because the murals of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper are here. Because I didn't make a reservation in advance, I simply visited and left.

St. Mary's Abbey

3. Milan Cathedral

The next day, I came to Milan Cathedral. When I first saw the cathedral, I was really shocked. Here, I also know that Tama, which is often seen in every city, originally means the main church.

Dommodi Milan is located in the cathedral square in the center of Milan, Italy. The architectural style here is the most distinctive, and many architectural styles are adopted, which is a combination of different architectural styles. If you are an architectural enthusiast here, you will be full of praise when you come here. Many tourists are attracted by the architectural style here.

Milan Cathedral

There are many pigeons in the square in front of the cathedral, which is the most pigeons in Europe I have ever seen.

In the square, we unexpectedly met a couple taking wedding photos, which attracted everyone to watch. Not surprisingly, they are from China. After walking so far, I still can't avoid comrades taking wedding photos at scenic spots. But on such a hot day, this dress is hard enough.

Couples taking wedding photos in front of the cathedral

The square in front of the cathedral has become a must-see spot for wedding photos. Looking at the front of the cathedral from a distance, it feels more like a crown.

We bought tickets to climb the top of the cathedral, and many tourists lined up to climb the top. We waited in line for two hours in the scorching sun, and finally found that we were in the wrong line. The elevator team and the stair team are actually lined up separately. I had to go back to the hiking team to reorganize, and the foreigner couple who had been following us watched us leave with very sympathetic eyes.

steeple

the steeple decorated on the upper part of the church is very complicated from a distance. Look carefully at its structure, its shape is complex and its forms are different. No wonder this church has been built for six centuries. I once heard that western cathedrals have been restored for centuries, and then returned to unknown so to see is to believe.

Overlooking the square

The top of the church

After visiting the church, go to Emmanuel II Promenade next to the cathedral.

Emmanuel ii promenade was built in 1865, with a cross-shaped structure as a whole. It is an important shopping destination in Milan, with many luxury brand stores and many unique cafes, restaurants and bookstores. There is also a seven-star hotel townhouse in the promenade. In addition, there is a China Industrial and Commercial Bank.

here, we can see that some shops in China market have been closed down. It can be seen that our products in China have gradually gone global. As a China person, when I saw these things, I felt very proud.

China Industrial and Commercial Bank

4. Fashion Quadrilateral and Milan Canal

When you arrive in Milan, you should still stroll along the Milan Canal and feel the ancient Milan customs. Because the canal area is the old street of Milan, there are many small shops and artists' studios along the coast. We walked along the canal for a while and it was very charming.

Milan Canal

Of course, we will go to the end-the fashion quadrangle, the representative place of the fashion capital.

the Fashion quadrangle is located in the first district of Milan. It is a business district surrounded by four streets, where many shops and studios of the most important fashion brands are concentrated. The four streets are via Montenapoleone, via Manzoni, via della Spiga and corso Venezia.

Many girls should be excited about coming here for pilgrimage. Unfortunately, I don't know much about it, so I wandered around unknown so, visited the beautiful women bought in buy buy and the luxury cars on the roadside. On the way, he met a China man bought with his family buy buy, wearing a big gold chain with thick fingers around his neck, which really surprised me. No wonder many people abroad look at Chinese people just like RMB.

luxury cars on the roadside

If the five fishing villages are colorful in nature, then Milan is full of fashion. As a tourist from China, neither of them seems strange; However, setting foot on this land can still make people feel helpless, which shows its charm. On the journey through the south of Milan, we are about to arrive in Como, a small town on the Italian-Swiss border, which is the last stop of our trip to Italy.

free travel guide

about traffic

I chose the Swiss Pass, which can be purchased on Euromonitor. The Swiss Pass is applicable to trains (excluding mountaineering trains of private railway companies), ships (including trains from Lake Lyman to France), public transport and most castles and museums. Jungfrau special train, Matterhorn mountaineering train, etc. You can enjoy different degrees of discount on the pass.

There are two kinds of passing in Switzerland: continuous passing and discontinuous passing. For discontinuous, the date of using Swiss Pass should be determined in advance. A continuous pass can be used continuously within the validity period.

[ About the museums there ]

When you go to Italy, you naturally have to visit those magnificent museums. Although I don't know much about art, it is necessary to visit it. Many museums can be booked in advance, usually two months in advance. Booking in advance can avoid the trouble of queuing.

list of things to carry

(1) documents: carry your passport with you, with 2 copies of the first page of your passport, and the photo of the first page of your passport is kept in your mobile phone and IPAD, with 1 email.

(2) Order category: print one copy of itinerary, air ticket, train ticket order, hotel order and insurance policy, save the electronic version of mobile phone and IPAD, and keep one copy of email.

(3) Consumer categories: credit cards, Huaxia Bank debit cards (Huaxia Bank debit cards do not charge fees for three withdrawals from overseas ATMs marked with UnionPay every day, and all withdrawals are made in local currency, which is settled at the exchange rate of the day), euro cash (it is more convenient to exchange some small denominations without too much euro cash, and you can generally swipe your card for large purchases), and Swiss francs.

(4) Daily necessities: thermos cups, toiletries, razors, ponchos, sunglasses, umbrellas, sunscreen, skin care products, shampoo, paper, some empty plastic bags, pens and notebooks. If you have the habit of drinking hot water, it is recommended to bring an electric kettle. Many hotels in Europe don't have hot water.

(5) Electronic products: mobile phones and chargers, cameras and chargers, IPAD and chargers, adapter plugs and mobile wifi.

(6) Clothing: T-shirts, trousers, skirts, scarves, thin coats, fleece coats, socks, underwear and light shoes. If you go in summer, you should pay attention to sun protection. The sunshine in Tuscany is still very strong. Ladies can prepare a silk scarf and wear a sleeveless coat or skirt before entering the church.

(7) Drugs: cold medicine, diarrhea medicine, antipyretic medicine, band-aid, etc.

(8) others: close-fitting invisible small pockets, empty big bags, etc.

[ About the itinerary ]

The first stop in Rome: Strolling through the monuments, churches and castles in Rome.

Florence second stop: Florence sunset stroll in Tuscany.