Sunday, August 24, 2003

Day 6 - Montreux, Switzerland, Chateau de Chillon

We went to one of the most world famous castles in Montreux, Switzerland -- Chateau de Chillon. It's also the most famous one in Switzerland.


Chateau de Chillon


Chateau de Chillon up close


View from courtyard


The dungeon


Lord Byron the poet was here. He didn't stay here in the dungeon, but he was inspired to write a poem.


View a sailboat from the castle


Old plates


Flowers in the courtyard


Big 'ol sword


Some crazy spears


Armor


A gun in a case


Castle top


Roofs


Bird's eye view of courtyard


Moat


Stained glass window (one of my favorite pictures)

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