Tour de l’Ale

Where?
Rue de la Tour
Dating back to the 14th century, this tower is the last vestige of Lausanne’s old city walls, mostly destroyed during the18th century.

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Address

Rue de la Tour
1003 Lausanne

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Mosto

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Discover the Mosto wine shop that offers local wine, cider and beer that are respectful of nature.
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Collection de l'Art Brut

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One of Lausanne’s key museums, the Collection de l’Art Brut, housed in a magnificent mansion, is full of surprises with its unique collection of works by self-taught artists, far removed from conventional artistic codes.
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Palud square

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In the centre of the square is the town’s oldest fountain, adorned with a statue representing justice. Close by, a clock presents the history of Vaud in animated scenes every hour from 9:00 to 19:00. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings this is the site of the country market, which also sets up shop in the neighbouring pedestrian streets. Every first Friday of the month, it plays host to a craft market. Typical cafes, boutiques and large, elegant shops complement what this high-class district, which is completely pedestrianised, has to offer.
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Standing some 20 metres high, it is in very close proximity to blocks of flats today. A century ago, it served the unusual purpose of a pig slaughterhouse.

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