It is one of Chillon’s most unique features. Originally used as storage for supplies and weapons, it was turned into a prison in approximately 1290 by Peter II of Savoy, nicknamed ‘the little Charlemagne’. The dungeon is made of untouched stone from the island the castle was built on and Gothic vaults made by medieval construction workers ...

2022年11月11日 · Directly cut into the natural rock, Chillon Castle dungeon indeed has an appeal of religious architecture. It rises as some dark cathedral, with vaulted ceilings and gothic arches. There is even a crucifixion scene drawn in charcoal on …

Lord Byron's poem 'The Prisoner of Chillon' tells the story of Francois Bonivard, who was imprisoned in Chillon in the 14th century. Herdman has chosen to depict the dungeon where he was held, which Byron had visited and carved his name into a pillar there.

Chillon Castle (French: Château de Chillon) is an island medieval castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud. It is situated at the eastern end of the lake, on the narrow shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which gives access to the Alpine valley of the Rhône.

Undoubtedly the prettiest Swiss castle, Chillon Castle (French: Château de Chillon, pronounced Shee-yon) sits on a rocky islet along the shores of Lake Geneva, near the border of Switzerland and France. The castle looks like a fairytale fantasy, but it’s an authentic Medieval site – and has foundations from back in Roman times.

2023年9月22日 · Perhaps Switzerland’s most well-known castle, Château de Chillon, or Chillon Castle, lies on the eastern end of Lake Geneva just outside the town of Montreux. It’s located on Lake Geneva and is absolutely stunning with the Alps glistening in its background.

2019年3月19日 · If you’re travelling to Lake Geneva in Europe, don’t miss a trip to Chillon Castle, the Château de Chillon. Located just outside Montreux, this stunning medieval fortress has an idyllic setting, a shadowy past and a dungeon that has inspired scores of poets and painters.

The Chillon Castle Dungeons are beautifully made and give a glimpse of the life of people who must have lived in these dungeons. The Chillon Castle in Montreux is very well preserved and has some furniture and paintings that make the place look authentic.

2015年8月23日 · Château de Chillon or Chillon Castle, located on the eastern end of Lake Geneva, is one of the most visited castles in Switzerland and Europe. With the perfectly blue lake on one side, green mountains on the other and mighty white Alps in the background, the castle is a picture perfect relic of the past which still retains its old beauty and ...

The infamous dungeons were literally carved from the rock that supports the castle's foundations. The visible portions of the castle include some two dozen buildings around three courtyards, all jammed together in a classically crowded medieval style.