Castle courtyard

The castle of Neuchâtel is perched on a ridge overlooking the heart of the town. The residence of the lords, then of the counts of Neuchâtel from the end of the 12th century, it was occupied from the 16th century by governors and then, for the last two centuries, by the cantonal administration. Most of the buildings date back to the 15th century and the 12th century collegiate church is just a few steps away.



Castle courtyard

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The castle of Neuchâtel is perched on a ridge overlooking the heart of the town. The residence of the lords, then of the counts of Neuchâtel from the end of the 12th century, it was occupied from the 16th century by governors and then, for the last two centuries, by the cantonal administration. Most of the buildings date back to the 15th century and the 12th century collegiate church is just a few steps away.

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