Lausanne, the former Episcopal City, was raised on uneven terrain due to the four rivers that wash over this area - two of these rivers actually run underground before feeding into the lake.
...
Lausanne, the former Episcopal City, was raised on uneven terrain due to the four rivers that wash over this area - two of these rivers actually run underground before feeding into the lake.
In the 18th century the city was a beacon for theatre and intellectual life, making it a strong force contributing to the Enlightenment.
In 1994 the city of Lausanne was named Olympic capital, and for this reason a number of sports federations established their headquarters there.
The city boasts about 20 museums, 30 or so function halls, a stunning cathedral, and so much more…
Vestigial remains suggest that the region of Lausanne was inhabited as early as the Neolithic era. At the time Celtic-Roman village named Lausonna was established on the riverbank, near the Vidy area. By the late 6th century to 1536, the city was run by its Prince-Bishops.
In 1536 Berne's troops invaded Lausanne and the Vaud area, which became an independent canton in 1789 and Lausanne the administrative centre.
Two centuries later, Lausanne because the official capital of the canton. It has since been an administrative centre for the entire country, and a hub for the sport industry at a global level.
The Medieval streets of Lausanne have a rich history etched on their worn surfaces - you can follow them directly to the cathedral. Started in 1170, the first element to be laid was the ambulatory. Twenty years later, the works began in earnest. By 1215, a third general contractor was summoned to replace his deceased predecessors - his work would be complete in 1275.
The interior is impressive in itself, with stained-glass and polychromatic works, and is filled with religious symbols. Just opposite, in the former bishopric, the Museum of History retraces ten centuries of the city's history and features a 1/200 scale model of Lausanne… The miniature city inclides 850 buildings and 500 characters.
