• For almost five centuries, from their base at Gruyères, the counts rule over large tracts of land consisting of governorships on either side of the Sarine river as well...
  • The castle, once the seat of the Counts of Gruyères, was built around 1270 and underwent significant changes over the centuries.
  • You can see, among others, fortified walls, the central place of Gruyères, the facade of the "Chalamala" house and the church. To visit the Castle, you will need...
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  • Gruyères Castle (Château de Gruyères). Gruyères is 810 m (2,660 ft) above sea level, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) south-south-east of the district capital Bulle.
  • All Photos. Castle of Gruyères. ... The last count of the castle, Count Michael of Gruyere, went bankrupt in 1554.
  • The Castle of Gruyères or the Gruyeres Castle located in the medieval town of Gruyères, Fribourg, is one of the most famous in Switzerland.
  • For almost five centuries the castle continued to be the home of the Counts of Gruyères, until the mid 16 century when Count Michel declared bankruptcy.
  • The main street in the town of Gruyères. A white crane on a red background is the coat of arms of the Gruyère count family. The largest room in the castle is the...
  • 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.
  • Château de Gruyères. Aerial view. ... It would have replaced a hunting residence, built by the Count of Chiny around the year 1000.