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Schloss Laufen
Laufen-Uhwiesen, Switzerland, Switzerland
Schloss Laufen is a medieval castle in Laufen-Uhwiesen, canton of Zurich, Switzerland, perched above Europe's largest waterfall, the Rhine Falls, with its first documented mention dating to 858 as the seat of the Barons of Laufen.
It changed hands among nobles, including the Bishop of Constance and Fulach family, before Zurich acquired it in 1544, using it as a governor's residence until the end of feudalism in 1798, and repurchasing it in 1941.
Today, this Swiss heritage site of national significance features a museum with a "Historama" exhibition, restaurant, viewing platforms like the Känzli, a panoramic glass elevator, and serves as a major tourist draw for its history and stunning riverside location.
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Areal Schloss Laufen, 8447 Laufen-Uhwiesen, Switzerland
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