• Discover the history of the site and its successive inhabitants by consulting the information panels in the castle rooms. ... Bestiary of Gruyères Castle.
  • We all heard about the enchanting Castle of Gruyeres, but what about its History? ... It was home to the counts of Gruyères for almost 5 centuries!
  • Aerial views of Gruyères Castle, Gruyères, Fribourg, Switzerland. ... It was the property of the Counts of Gruyères until the bankruptcy of Count Michel in 1554.
  • The castle, once the seat of the Counts of Gruyères, was built around 1270 and underwent significant changes over the centuries.
  • ...lavish tapestries and perfectly-preserved furniture while learning about Counts of Gruyères, the bailiffs who later inhabited the castle when the last count...
  • History of the castle of Gruyères. ... In 1938, the city of Friborg repurchased the castle of Gruyères and made it public, turning it into a museum.
  • The Castle of Gruyères or the Gruyeres Castle located in the medieval town of Gruyères, Fribourg, is one of the most famous in Switzerland.
  • It was the property of the Counts of Gruyères until the bankruptcy of the Count Michel in 1554. His creditors the cantons of Fribourg and Bern shared his earldom.
  • All Photos. Castle of Gruyères. ... The last count of the castle, Count Michael of Gruyere, went bankrupt in 1554.
  • There are also trails designed for younger visitors: the Chalamala trail for children aged from 7 years old and the Bestiaire of Gruyères Castle for the younger ones.
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