La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

La Chaux-de-Fonds is a city in western part of Switzerland. The city has a population of 37.000. The elevation is about 1.000 m. La Chaux-de-Fonds is an important city of the watch-making industry. A part of the city was destroyed by a fire in the year 1794. It was rebuilt following a grid street plan.
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a UNESCO World heritage status.
The famous architect Le Corbusier and the carmaker Chevrolet were born in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Don’t miss Place de l‘Hôtel-de-Ville in the old town.
There are many modern buildings like the Espacité Tower along Avenue Léopold Robert.
If you have time, you can visit following museums: International Clock-making Museum, History Museum and Museum of Fine Arts.
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[@parallellenses4738]

I grew up there in the early 1980s...did my primary school there !

[@ramitarik4087]

Super

[@youngthugger8736]

it’s not that beautiful tbh but very interesting city planning