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Gruyères
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This large perched village near Fribourg boasts a charming medieval heritage and a 13th-century castle. It’s also the birthplace of the famous cheese of the same name.
Overview of Gruyères
This large perched village near Fribourg boasts a charming medieval heritage and a 13th-century castle. It’s also the birthplace of the famous cheese of the same name.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 2,194 (2017).
- Area: 28.38 km².
- Altitude: from 739 to 2,002 m.
- Website: http://www.gruyeres.ch