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2. Benedictine Convent of St John in Mustair - Switzerland

2.  Kloster St Johann in Mustair For more than 30 years archaeologists have been researching the secrets of this 1200-year old monastery, probably founded by Charlemagne. Of outstanding value are large early medieval cycle of wall paintings, from the 9th century, and the Romasque  imagery from the 12th /13th century.  the Planta-Tower is said to be the oldest secular building still standing in the Alps. Important political, economical and religious outpost for the Carolingian empire and witness to the blooming of Christian culture, the convent is now place of monastic life, cultural continunity, research and restoration. Web:   www.mustair.ch

1 Old City of Bern - Switzerland

1. Altstadt von Bern Goethe said that Bern was the most beautiful town he had ever seen. This praise is justified. Built on a hilled peninsula surrounded by the river. Aar, the federal capital is a outstanding baroque ensemble of how the structure of a medieval town can be preserved while meeting the increasingly complex requirements of a modern city.   with its imposing rows of house and its impressive roofscape, best seen from the top of the Gothic cathedral, its arcades, cellars, towers and numerous fountains, it invites th take a stroll through the centuries. Web:   www.bern.ch /www.berninfo.com

World Heritage in Switzerland

 1   Old City of Berne  2   Benedictine Convent of St John at Mustair  3   Convent of St Gall  4   Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Medieval Market-Town of bellinzone  5   Swiss Alps Jungfrau - Altesch  6   Monte San Giorgio  7   Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces  8   Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona  9   Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes 10  The Urban and architectural Work of Le Corbusier 11  La Chaux-de-Fonds / La Locie Town Planning for Clock-Making Swiss  Commission for UNESCO c/o EDA / DFAE 3003 Bern Email:   unesco@eda.adim.ch Web:    www.unesco.ch  

St Patrick's Church - Lisburn, UK

Roman Catholic Office Hours:   Mon - Fri,  10.30am - 1.00pm                                             2.00pm - 4.00pm St Patrick's Church 27 Chapel Hill Lisburn BT28, 1 EP Tel:   028 9266 0206 Email:   stpatricksparish@hotmail.com Web:    www.parishoflisburn.org

B/B Dunhill Farm House - Hillsborough, UK

B&B Dunhill Farm House 47b  Carnreagh, Hillsborough  BT26 6LJ Tel:     028 9268 3024 Mob:  78887 678792 Email:   dunhillcottage@btinternet.com Web:    www.dunhillcottage.co.uk

Greyhound Racing - Lisburn, UK

If you've never experienced greyhound racing before then it's time you came up to speed! Nothing beats the flutter of excitement when you place your bet; the rush of the adrenalin  as you see your dog sprinting from the traps; or the sheer exhilaration of watching your dog race to the finish line in pole position. Drumbo Park offers three action packed race nights every week and every one's a winner! Opening Hours:   Every Thurs, Fri & Sat                            6.30 - 11pm Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium 57 Ballyskeagh Road, Lambeg, Lisburn  BT 27 STE Tel (UK) :  028 9061 0070 Tel (Rol):   048 9061 0070 Web:   www.drumbopark.com

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