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Municipality in Switzerland
Photo: Markus Bernet, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Schwyz is a town of 15,000 people (2018) in Central Switzerland, and capital of the Kanton of the same name. It is home to the Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation.
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A history museum in an 18th-century building. The permanent exhibition focuses on everyday Swiss history. Objects and information about everyday life in different periods of history are on display.
Just one of the many mansions from the time of the mercenary service in Schwyz, which, as a living museum, brings the visitor closer to the splendor and wealth of the 18th century. Also on the site is the Bethlehem House, a lovingly restored wooden house from the 13th century.
Bundesbriefmuseum
Housing what was long thought of as "Switzerland's birth certificate". In addition to the Federal Charter from 1291 (the founding document of the Swiss Confederation), other important freedom documents and historical flags are on display.
Rathaus
Its lavish painting makes it a popular photo subject.
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