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Switzerland's Curious Castles

Season 6 Episode 603 | 28m 27s

Christine gets curious about the castles of Switzerland: In Château de Chillon, she explores its unique architecture and discovers secret passageways. In Château de Gruyères, she learns about the legend of the ‘Gru’, and the many phases the castle went through under different rulers; and at Schloss Thun, she explores a medieval hall, and tells the legend of the creature who lives in its attic.

Aired: 10/14/23 | Expires: 12/27/23
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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