Annecy is adorned by Chateau, cathedral, vegetations and tombs. Annecy is the acme of varied civilization because of its strategic location which is in between Geneva and Chambéry. The main tourist destinations are Palais de l'Isle, also called the "old prison", was built in the 12th century. Most sought after destination, old prison intrigues people from all over the world; Then the next destination we are heading to is Château d'Annecy, It overlooks the Annecy city built in the 12th and 16th century, today it is converted into a museum which houses, popular furniture, sculpted objects, photographs and models of Alpine chalets apart from paintings. Next on our map is the cathedral of Cathedral of Saint-Pierrea 16th century marvelous architecture, was the cathedral of François de Sales. Toady it is the home to a number of artworks and baroque pieces. From the cathedral, now we are heading to the church of Saint-Maurice has a flamboyant gothic style of the 15th century, and houses some very interesting paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries. The Pont des Amours (Lovers' Bridge), is a magnificent acme of iron architecture. |
The Basilique de la Visitation, built in the 20th century, tomb of François de Sales and Jeanne de Chantal. It gives you a breathtaking view of the town and leave standstill, you will be thinking that it is the same beautiful town we have just visited. |
