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Three of the continent's major languages, German, French and Italian, are national languages of Switzerland, along with Romansh, spoken by a small minority. Therefore, Swiss culture is characterised by diversity, which is reflected in a wide range of traditional customs. The 26 cantons also account for the large cultural diversity. Not withstanding the regional disparities, the Alps have played an essential role in shaping the history and culture of Switzerland.
The little European jewel of Switzerland is known for its watches, chocolates, impossibly steep ski slopes and castles. What makes castles the most visited tourist destinations in Switzerland is what makes this country unique--a zeal for precision, preservation and an artist's keen eye for beauty. Chillon is not only Switzerland's most popular castle, but it is the most popular historical monument in the country. The setting, between the shores of Lake Geneva and the Alps, is powerful.