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πŸ‡ Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces

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πŸ‡ Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces
UNESCO World Heritage terraced vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 16:21

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2007
  • Located in Vaud canton on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland
  • Terraced vineyards cultivated for over 1,000 years, dating to Roman times
  • Chasselas is the primary grape variety grown in the region

The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces form a distinctive cultural landscape on the northern shore of Lake Geneva in Switzerland's ...

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