• 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.
  • 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...
  • 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!
  • 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 castle, once the seat of the Counts of Gruyères, was built around 1270 and underwent significant changes over the centuries.
  • 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.
  • View over the Swiss Alps from the Gruyères Castle. The castle was the residence of the Counts of Gruyère, one of the largest families of Western Switzerland...
  • The construction of the castle of Gruyères is not quite clear yet but it seems to be around the 11th century.
  • The Castle of Gruyères is one of the most famous in Switzerland. It was built between 1270 and 1282, following the typical square plan of the fortificati ...
  • The Castle of Gruyères or the Gruyeres Castle located in the medieval town of Gruyères, Fribourg, is one of the most famous in Switzerland.
  • All Photos. Castle of Gruyères. ... Later, the castle became the property of the Balland family, who also used it as a summer residence.
  • Gruyères Castle is 800 years old, and it houses the treasures of the ancient Counts of Gruyères and the Museum of Alien creator HR Giger.
  • ...lavish tapestries and perfectly-preserved furniture while learning about Counts of Gruyères, the bailiffs who later inhabited the castle when the last count...