Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva by aukahkay
Surrounded by the white tops of the mountains and the soft waves of Lake Geneva, Chillon castle is a beautiful spot. It is built on a rocky island along the antique road to Italy. The castle consists of 25 building units. The oldest part dates back to the first millennium. In the 13th century under count Peter II of Savoy, Chillon was completely transformed and considerably enlarged. Roman and early Gothic architecture is characteristic of the castle. Today, the castle is carefully restored and can be visited from the basement dungeons to the tower.
