Panoramic view of Fribourg
Tschuggen – splendid view towards the Bernese Oberland
Brienz harbour area
The Jakobsweg, an ancient pilgrimage route, is a symbol for the unification of Europe. This trail used to be an important trade route across Europe and led the pilgrims of all parts of the continent on a common way to the grave of St. James in Spain.
Today, the route is a popular attraction. On 800 kilometres, a great number of castles, cathedrals and monasteries can be visited. The Route of St. James is „the world’s longest museum“.
The historical pilgrimage trail starts in northern Europe, crosses Switzerland, France and Spain and ends up in Santiago de Compostela (Spain). The Swiss part of the route is unique because of the scenery and culture to be visited.
I require my design students (all 40 of them) to walk it barefoot each year when we visit Fribourg. They learn a great deal about history, but also visual culture and ancient wayfinding signs! It’s fantastic!
Sep 7th, 2010 / 3:44 pm