Switzerland
Transcript: Switzerland By- Anna DePasquale Foods of Switzerland Pastetli usually come in a round shape. There are different styles of fillings, it may include mushrooms and meat on a creamy sauce. They are usually served with rice and peas. "Apfelküchlein" (deep fried apple cookie) taste great either warm or cold, with or without vanilla sauce. Teigwaren (Pasta), Vegetarian menu: "Pasta tri colori" (three colors) in the colors of red, white and green with vegetables. Climate in Switzerland In spring (March to May) the trees bloom and the meadows turn green. In summer the temperature rises to 25-30 degrees (77-86 degrees Fahrenheit). In autumn (September to November) the fruits become ripe, then the leaves turn brown and fall. In winter the snow changes the landscape. Double rainbow at Lucerne Avalanche below Allalinhorn (Mischabel), Saas Fee, Valais, Switzerland. Though villages, roads, railways and official ski runs are well protected against the dangers of avalanches, careless skiers take high hazards when leaving official ski runs Destinations in Switzerland Chillon Castle - Water Castle on Lake Geneva Chillon Castle is on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva. The water castle is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. For about four centuries Chillon was the home and profitable toll station of the Counts of Savoy. Salt Mines – History of White Gold For centuries the ownership of salt mines meant wealth and power. The salt deposits at Bex, discovered in the 15th century, are still mined today. The salt mines are accessible to visitors, a museum designs the mining of salt from 1684 to today. Mogno - Mario Botta's Mountain Church Seen from outside, the building is elliptical in shape, with a slanting roof and black and white stripes. The inside has a dizzying checkerboard design in the same colors. This is the church that was designed by Mario Botta. Emmental AOC Show Dairy This exhibition dairy covering 17,500 m2 gives you an up-close look at how the famous Emmental AOC is manufactured. Lake Toma - Source of the Rhine A calm lake lies near the Oberalp Pass. This lake's water flows into the valley. The Tomasee (Lake Toma) is known to be the source of the Rhine. And it is only here that the river that flows through four countries can still be crossed with a single step. Brissago Island, Lago Maggiore The mild climate at Lago Maggiore is unique in Switzerland, and is why subtropical plants flourish at Isola Grande. The Botanical Gardens of the Canton of Ticino house around 1,700 plant species. Säntis - View Across Six Countries To see Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France and Italy all at the same time - this can be done from the 2,502-meter-high Säntis. The highest mountain of the Alpstein region is the starting point and destination for mountain tours, hikes and ski trips. Abbey Church Romainmôtier The charming medieval hamlet is located in Nozon Valley, a region offering countless bucolic walks that lead hikers towards the thousand-year-old abbey church right on the countryside. Bern, Switzerland is the federal capital of Switzerland. Bern, Switzerland- Not many cities have managed to keep their historic features as well as Bern, the "federal capital" of Switzerland. The old town of Bern has been entered in the list of UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites and thanks to its 6 kilometres of arcades - the locals refer to them as 'Lauben' - boasts on of the longest weather-sheltered shopping paved roads in Europe. The End
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