⌚ La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning
UNESCO-designated industrial heritage towns in the Swiss Jura
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription: 2009
- Location: Swiss Jura Mountains, near Franco-Swiss border
- Primary industry: Watchmaking from 18th century onwards
- Key feature: Grid-based urban design optimized for horology production
La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle are twin towns in the Swiss Jura Mountains that represent an exceptional example ...