- 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...
- Previously, it belonged to the Counts of Gruyeres. ... The castle in the city of Gruyeres is built on the slopes of a hill, with a beautiful view of the Alps.
- Castle of Gruyeres. ... It was built in the late 13th century was the property of the Counts of Gruyères until the Count of Michel went bankrupt in 1554.
- It was the property of the Counts of Gruyères for a long time, until Count Michel got bankrupt and had to leave the castle.
- It was built between 1270 and 1282 and was the property of the Counts of Gruyères until the bankruptcy of the Count Michel in 1554.
- Gruyères Castle served as the residence of the counts of Gruyères for several centuries. ... One of the highlights of Gruyères Castle is its location.
- Dating back to the 13th century, the Gruyères Castle was once the residence of the Counts of Gruyères.
- Explore the maze of cobblestone pathways, glimpsing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as you make your way to the hilltop Castle of Gruyères.
- 19. Castle of Gruyères. ... Built in the late 13th century, it was initially owned by the Counts of Gruyères until financial difficulties forced them to sell the castle.