Many have heard, but few people visited this tiny European state, just a hundred and sixty square kilometers. But despite such a small scale, in Liechtenstein there are many interesting places and attractions, the visit of which will cause interest even the most experienced tourists. But I want to immediately warn those who are accustomed to or prefer such excursions where you are taken by various interesting places accompanied by a guide that this article is not for you, but rather interest those tourists who prefer to travel on their own and love eco-tourism.
First of all, because this area of tourism has been actively developing in recent years and is becoming increasingly popular. Why did I sing out the moment that Liechtenstein would be a good choice for self-rest? This is associated with several factors. First of all, in the free choice of the route and allocated for this time. In this small, but beautiful in nature, the country has a lot of hiking routes, during which there is a different kind of attractions, both historical, architectural and religious and natural nature. Moreover, some significant objects are not designed for mass visits and their inspection can only be limited to visual acquaintance. Just one of these and is Castle Vaduz,
Which was built in the twelfth century. It is located on a hill, towering over the city of Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein (from which the name of the castle went). This castle serves as the residence of the Prince, the governing country and his family. For this reason, the usual tourist, inward, will not work and can be admired by its beauty only from the side.
Approximately the same story is also with another, no less interesting. Castle Gutenberg,
Balcters located in the commune. His story, as before the previously described, begins on the twelfth century and throughout its entire existence, it was subjected to partial destruction and restoration until finally, at the beginning of the twentieth century, did not acquire his own kind in which it can be observed now. Gutenberg is the property of the state and is closed to the mass visiting. You can get on its territory only during cultural events. Therefore, if you are interested in the inner decoration of this attraction, then before going to Liechtenstein, ask if one of these events is not planned in the near future, in the territory of this castle.
And here Castle Shalun which is also called Wildschloss (Wild Castle), or rather what remains from him can visit anyone.
It is meters in four hundred from the city of Vaduz, and you can get to it both on foot and cycling (which many are used to move or travel, and examine the surroundings), along the mountain path leading to it. The beginning of its construction is also dated to the twelfth century. From what has been preserved from this castle, this is a large hall and part of the fortress wall. It must be said that there are five such structures on the territory of Liechtenstein and all of them were built, about the same time.
I'll tell you a little about the sights that are related to religion, since there are quite a few tourists interested in this direction. First of all call Cathedral of St. Florin Located in the capital of the Principality.
He was named after St. Florina Remussky, who lived in the ninth century. Anyone can visit him is located on St. Street. FlorinsGasse 15.
High popular tourists use Church of St. Lawrence,
More precisely, its ruins, since it is destroyed and today is preserved only the bell tower and part of the structure. Missed when only the facade preserved part is visible, nothing says that the building is damaged. It seems that this is the usual church, represented by all its red. Perhaps this is the oldest religious construction of Liechtenstein, located in the town of Shan. The construction of this church is dated to the twelfth century.
Lovers of painting and modern art types can visit Liechtenstein Museum of Art which was opened in 2000 and where the works of painting, sculptures and installations are presented.
In addition, there are works performed in the artery art style. This style, recently, becomes quite popular. The exposition of the museum is very interesting, and covers the works performed from the eighteenth century, to today.
But most of all in this dwarf state attracts tourists just natural beauty that combine alpine mountain ranges and valleys covered with dense forests. The most visited and favorite places for guests of Liechtenstein are: mountain Dry-Svettern 2053 meters high
Located in the southern part of the TRISEN commune. Not far from the Austrian border, near the village of Mologun, there is even a higher mountain Augsentberg (2365 meters above sea level).
Also on the border with Austria there is a mountain Galinakopf (2198 meters).
And this list could be continued further.
As you can see, opportunities and routes, for lovers of eco-tourism, in this country there is plenty. And since this species, by and large, is mainly connected with foot or led by hikes, then come to Liechtenstein better independently, what I said at the very beginning of the article.
Naturally, I have not been called all attractions and interesting places, but the overall picture of what you should expect from rest in this principality, I think helped to present and attract your attention. So choose the route, pack backpacks and suitcases, and boldly go to a meeting with new beauties, which are quite a few beautiful planet.