• Place de la Riponne - Begin the exploration of Lausanne’s hills at the city’s largest central square, Place de la Riponne. This location offers a stunning view of the Musee des Beaux Arts, also known as the Palais de Rumine. The museum boasts a small yet remarkable collection of French art, featuring renowned artists such as Cézanne, Degas, Renoir, and Matisse. The palace also hosts several other canton museums, including the Archaeological and Historical Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Zoological Museum.
• Place de la Palud - Enter Lausanne’s old town and head to Place de la Palud to admire the exquisite Fountain of Justice, a Renaissance-style fountain similar to those found in other Swiss cities. The basin dates back to 1557, and the original Justice statue, now replaced by a replica, was crafted in 1585. This landmark signifies Lausanne’s growing prominence. Visitors might also encounter the vibrant farmers market held here every Wednesday and Saturday.
• Townhall of Lausanne - While still in the same square, take a moment to appreciate the Town Hall. With its belfry overlooking the square, this building continues to serve municipal functions. Constructed in the 17th century by Lausanne architect Abraham de Crousaz, it stands where the previous town hall once did.
• Escaliers du Marche - Stroll past one of Lausanne’s oldest and finest restaurants, Le Grütli, and proceed to the Escalier du Marche. This long, covered staircase leads to the terrace in front of the cathedral’s main entrance and is a well-known city landmark. Built in the 13th century, it connected the market in the square below to the one above.
• Lausanne Cathedral - The stairs lead to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Situated on the Way of Saint James, leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, pilgrims entered through its 13th-century Apostles Doorway. The cathedral’s gothic architecture is awe-inspiring and unforgettable. Now a Protestant church, it is a city icon with its five towers rising from the hilltop.
• Rue de Bourg - Transition from the sacred to the secular at Rue du Bourg. Now a pedestrian shopping street, it was a major thoroughfare in old Lausanne until the early 19th century. The buildings here date from the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Quartier du Flon - Conclude the journey at the Flon Quarter, the vibrant heart of Lausanne. This ultra-modern art district features architecture that blends modern and futuristic styles. Once a 19th-century warehouse area, it is now alive with businesses and galleries.

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This city is a blend of age-old and contemporary elements, providing an apt representation of Swiss cosmopolitanism. Terraced on three hills, it overlooks Lake Geneva’s northern shore (also known as Lac Léman). Lausanne takes pride in being a sport-centric city, housing both the Olympic Committee and Court of Arbitration for Sport’s headquarters. The Swiss Film Archive also finds its home here. Officially, the city garners the title of ‘Olympic Capital’. Explore the Musee des Beaux-Arts or the Palais de Rumine, modest yet remarkable in its art collection. Ascend the Escalier du Marché, leading to the cathedral terrace or stroll down Rue du Bourg, a historic thoroughfare of old Lausanne. Experience modernity in the Flon Quarter, the city’s ultra-modern area. Embark on a journey through this captivating hilly city nestled in the Savoy Alps.

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