Chapter 378: The Artist's Haven of Refuge
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But their soldiers, valiant and fearless.
It's impressive.
Moreover, the development of Switzerland is inseparable from their loyalty, courage and faithfulness in life and work.
Without faith, they wouldn't be able to make world-famous, high-quality watches, the Swiss Army knives that the world trusts, and of course, delicious chocolates of exceptional quality.
After leaving the lion statue, Ye Chao, who doesn't have to worry about financial problems, can move whatever he wants, and he can go wherever he goes......
During this period, Ye Chao did not take the initiative to seduce women, but he really had an indescribable charm on his body, which fascinated many women. Some of them took the initiative to talk to Ye Chao, but if it wasn't Ye Chao's favorite breed, he would only smile and decline.
But if there is a favorite dish, he doesn't mind dancing with beauties, swimming with beautiful women, giving them gifts, buying them clothes and jewelry, having dinner with them, and sharing beds and pillows......
At this point, life seems to have been completed......
What more could you ask for?
Ye Chao, it seems that he still hasn't left Switzerland, which is stable, peaceful, quiet, beautiful, and a very good country......
On this day, he traveled to Lausanne......
Lausanne is an ancient capital, and the city has a long history.
Its history dates back to the military camp called "Lousanna" built by the Romans on the site of a Celtic settlement near present-day Uchi. And on the hillside, there is also a fortress called "Lausodunon" or "Lausodunon". In the 2nd century AD, the settlement was known as the "Vikanor(um) Lousonnensium".
By 280 AD, it was called "Lacu Lausonio".
In 440 AD[1], it was called "Civitas Lausanna". It was not until 900 AD that the name "Losanna" (the Romance name for Lausanne) was finalized.
After the collapse of the Roman Empire, security factors led to the transfer of the city center of Lausanne from the shores of Lake Geneva to the hills, where it was ruled by the Duke of Savoy and the Bishop of Lausanne.
From 1536 to 1798, Lausanne was under the rule of the canton of Bern.
At the same time, many of the local artifacts were looted by the Bernese. Lausanne has already made a request to Bern for the restitution of the antiquities.
In 1685, the King of France revoked the Edict of Nantes and Lausanne became one of the centers of refuge for the Huguenots.
In 1729-1812, Lausanne opened the Huguenot seminary and sent missionaries to secretly return to France to preach.
During the Napoleonic Wars, Lausanne raised its status as a city and in 1803 it joined the Swiss Confederation as the capital of the canton of Vaud, opening a new page.
Modern Lausanne, in 1964, hosted the Swiss National Exhibition, demonstrating Lausanne's ability and confidence to undertake large-scale international events. In the 50s and 70s of the 20th century, a large number of immigrants from Italy, Portugal and Spain settled in Renin, on the western outskirts of Lausanne, changing the Lausanne diet.
Lausanne has always been a haven of refuge for European artists.
Ernest Hemingway and his wife had come here from Paris for a holiday.
Many famous European writers such as Byron, Rousseau, Hugo and Dickens have lived, lived and worked here, so Lausanne is also known as the "International City of Culture".
In the late 60s and early 70s of the 20th century, mass demonstrations of young people broke the tranquility of Lausanne. As late as 2003, protest marches against the G8 meeting continued to cause riots.
Lausanne is built on the southern slope of the Bernese Oberland, bordered by mountains and lakes, with an altitude difference of up to 500 m from north to south [1], and the most important geographical division is Lake Geneva, through which the rivers Flon and Luff pass through the city, dividing the city into three parts.
The Furlong River is the most important waterway in Lausanne, and it is located in the center of Lausanne. After the 19th century, as the city grew, the Furlong River was undergrounded to increase the city's floor area. The Furlong gorge is located in the middle of Lausanne's old town, around the current Rue Centrale.
Due to the huge difference in elevation between the north and south of the city, the two places that are very close in a straight line may be connected by many winding mountain roads.
French is the official language in Lausanne, and English is spoken as a second or third language by the majority of the population. In 2000, 78.8 per cent of Lausanne spoke French, 4.3 per cent spoke German and 4 per cent spoke Italian.
At the same time, there are 62 people throughout Lausanne who speak the Romance language.
Lausanne is also a culturally diverse region, with a lot of expatriates living here.
Lausanne, a French-speaking city in southwestern Switzerland, is the capital of the canton of Vaud and the capital of Lausanne. It is the second most French-speaking city in Switzerland.
Located on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, across the lake from the French city of Evian-les-Bains, and bordered by the Jura Mountains to the north. Lausanne is located about 50 km northeast of Geneva.
It is the capital of the Swiss federal canton of Vaud and Lausanne, as well as the core city of the Lausanne metropolitan area, and the fifth largest city in Switzerland. Lausanne, like Geneva, is also known as the "Olympic Capital" because it is home to the headquarters of many prestigious international organizations such as the International Olympic Committee.
The Lausanne School of Management in Lausanne is also one of the world's leading universities and research institutes. Lausanne is also located in the heart of Switzerland's winemaking region. EPFL is one of two Swiss federal polytechnic institutes.
Lausanne is also said to host the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
In Lausanne, there is a cathedral that is considered the most beautiful cathedral in Europe.
Lausanne Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral standing tall in the center of Lausanne's old town, is a symbol of Lausanne's urban image, it is the largest church in Switzerland, and it is known as "the most beautiful church in Switzerland".
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Lausanne is also known as the "Lausanne Cathedral". Built in 1175 and completed in 1232, the church was considered sacred by Pope Gregory X in 1275.
After the 16th century, it gradually became a Protestant church.
Lausanne Cathedral is a medieval church that has been preserved to this day and is considered one of the most beautiful and luxurious churches in Switzerland.
On the main entrance of the church, is the 13th-century Saint Moses in the Bible? Although many of the colors of the statues of John and others have been mottled, the degree of delicacy is still impressive.
The interior of the church is solemn, with medieval paintings on many of the stone pillars, the most famous of which is the Rose Window, which is beautifully painted according to the cosmic imagery of the different seasons and months.
In 1536, the church ushered in a more important period, during which the church was renovated with more significant changes. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the church underwent several maintenance restorations.
In the 21st century, the church has undergone several renovations, especially after 2003, when a new organ was installed in the church that can go down in history.
This organ has a unique design in the world (Italian design from Giugiaro and American manufacturing process by Fisk), significant musical characteristics (French classical and symphonic style, German Baroque Romantic) and unique dimensions (nearly 7,000 pipes, 40 tons, 150,000 hours to install).
There is also a towering bell tower that leads up 232 steps to the bell tower, which offers views of the Alps, the sparkling Lake Léman, and Lausanne in the distance. What makes this bell tower so special is that it retains the world's only "night vigil" custom.
This custom has been used to this day. However, the time is only announced from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Built in 1175 to dedicate to King Rudolf of the Habs family, who ruled the Roman Empire, Lausanne Cathedral is arguably the oldest and most significant building in Lausanne.
The exterior of the church is carved with many intricate figures, and the first carving is said to tell a story from the Bible; Inside, the church is decorated with stained glass, where the last king of Burgundy, Rudolf III, was crowned.
Lausanne Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral that stands tall in the center of Lausanne's old town, it is a symbol of the image of Lausanne, it is the largest church in Switzerland, it is known as "the most beautiful church in Switzerland", it is the Cathedral of Notre-Dame (Cathedral of Notre-Dame).
The old town is mostly built along the hillside and the roads are mostly paved with cobblestones, so it is recommended that you wear a pair of comfortable shoes to avoid walking with sore feet.
The stained glass windows with a diameter of up to 9 meters are quite beautiful. The tradition of the night watchman still follows to this day. There are many roads leading to the church on the hill, and it is a good idea to follow the roofed steps above.
Due to its commanding heights, it can be seen almost anywhere in the city.
The exterior of the church is carved with many intricate figures, and the first carving is said to tell a story from the Bible.
The interior of the church is very solemn, many stone pillars are painted from the 13th century, and the stained glass with a diameter of 9 meters is quite beautiful, which is reflected on the floor of the church in the sunlight, forming another solemn beauty.