This charming city in northwestern Switzerland has three names. In German, it’s Nüenburg, in Franco-Provençal, Neuchatel, and in French, Neuchâtel. All three names translate as “New Castle.” Neuchâtel’s history began as a fortified structure, around which residential quarters developed extensively over the course of several centuries.

Attractions and Attractions
For lovers of authentic antiquity, a visit to the Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel, built in the 12th century, is a must. It harmoniously blends Romanesque architecture with a touch of Gothic and colorful glazed tiles.

Opposite the church is the main attraction—Neuchâtel Castle, whose foundations were laid by the Romans. The Prison Tower houses a small collection of historical models, showing how the city has changed over the centuries. Currently, the castle serves as the seat of the cantonal government and can only be visited on a short tour.

Museums of Neuchâtel
Among the museums, the Museum of Art and History stands out, with its exhibitions presenting not only the history of the city and canton. For example, you can see the first programmable humanoid robots there, among other interesting exhibits.

Three other local museums are dedicated to the Gallo-Roman period: the ethnographic museum “the MAN,” the archaeological museum Latenium, and the Friedrich Dürrenmatt Center.