- The castle, constructed in the 13th century, was home to a long succession of Gruyères counts. The end of the 15th century stands out as the golden age in the...
- The name of the castle comes from the crane that adorns the coat of arms of the city and the family coat of arms of the Counts of Gruyères...
- Castle of the counts of Gruyères. ... Rue du Château 8, 10, 10a-10h, 1663 Gruyères. Owned by. Counts of Gruyère (–1554). Fribourg (1554–1849).
- ...through the 16th Century the castle developed over time from a purely defensive fortress to a noble residence until the last of the Gruyeres counts I the 18th...
- The hilltop castle was built between 1270 and 1282 and belonged to the Counts of Gruyere. Gruyères, Switzerland.
- At this point, Gruyeres Castle along with the rest of the Count’s lands were distributed between his creditors, these being the towns of Berne and Fribourg.
- 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.
- Besides touring one of the best castles in Switzerland you can also swing by the town of Gruyères to sample the legendary cheese.
- The Castle of Gruyères, located in the medieval town of Gruyères, Fribourg, is one of the most famous in Switzerland.Bulunamadı: counts
- Discover permanent exhibitions of the castle serving as a reminder of its history, as well as several temporary exhibitions. ... Map of Gruyères Castle.Bulunamadı: counts