Introduction
Map of Rizal's Heritage Trail
Rizal in Switzerland
Schaffhausen
Basel
Bern
Lausanne
Lake Geneva
Geneva
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About the Authors

Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva, which is also called Lac Leman in French, is the largest of the lakes near the Alps. Lake Geneva lies between Switzerland and France. It is more than ninety kilometers long and around fifteen kilometers wide at its center. Rizal traveled on this lake aboard a steamer from Lausanne to Geneva, which lies at the southern tip of the lake. The right side of the lake is mostly composed of vineyards.

One of the most interesting sights situated on Lake Geneva is the Chillon Castle, which was popularized by the noted English poet, Lord Byron, in his poem The Prisoner of Chillon. The poem was based on the life of a Swiss politician of the 16th century, who was imprisoned for many years in the dungeon of the castle.

Geneva