Alexander V.
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If you happen to visit the Swiss Riviera, I think it would be interesting to stop by Chillon Castle.
The castle of the Counts of Savoy has a long history that even reaches back to the Roman period. Like many castles, it changed hands over the centuries, though to remember all its owners, well, you'd have to be more of a castle enthusiast than an average tourist -)
So what's interesting here?
First, it is believed that Lord Byron visited the castle, and his "signature" supposedly still remains on a wall. Indeed, before chalk, paint, or markers became tools for self‑immortalization, people used to scratch their names into surfaces.
Second, I find it always fascinating to see how people lived long before our time. Think of giant fireplaces, large tables, uneven glass panes. Or, for instance, the toilets of that era - such everyday details are often awkwardly glossed over in history, but here they will tell you all about all that in detail.
Third, the castle's halls display some rather interesting contemporary artworks. On one hand, they are modern; on the other, they are somehow tied to themes of the Middle Ages, castles, mystery and romance.
There is also a good café on the castle grounds where you can enjoy a tasty and affordable meal. The menu of dishes and drinks is modest, but the food is good - hearty and delicious.
You can reach the castle by bus; they run along the coast.
It is a fascinating historical site, a place where you can enjoy yourself, learn something new, and glimpse the history of long‑gone eras, as well as the more recent Byronic period -)