Many great cities on built on seven hills: Rome, San Francisco, and Lausanne are among them. Lausanne has a varied history from Roman conquerors, to Christian Reformers, to English Romanticism, to modern Technology companies.
Lausanne joined the Swiss federation as the capital of the Vaud canton in 1803. After years of being in the center of Roman, Reformationist, and Napoleonic wars, it is certain that the citizens of the city were eager for the promise of peace and prosperity.
In recent years, Lausanne has become a center for international companies. Because of its prestine environs, excellent educational system, clean and comfortable quality of the life, it is very attractive for foreign companies to settle here. The headquarters of many international companies are located here, including Phillip Morris, Logitech, and the World Wildlife Fund.
Lausanne has ample opportunity for sports enthusiasts. Lausanne-Sport, its soccer team, plays in the Swiss league. There is an annual sports competition, Athelismma. Lausanne also has a triathalon, marathon, and is part of the cycling race around Switzerland. The classic 19th century boardwalk at its harbor, Ouchy, is a lovely place for a summer evening stroll, as well as people watching.
With the French Alps in the distance, Lausanne also boasts a world-class view. The crisp Lemand Lake, which empties into the Rhone River in Geneva, is usually dotted with sail boats in the summer time. The magestic view of the snow covered Alps in the winter is always breathtaking. Climbing higher into the city center, the terra cotta tiles of the buildings, along with the green evergreen trees, the white mountians, and the blue lake, create a painting worthy of being hung in the Louvre.
