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Fondation de l'Hermitage
In 1841 Lausanne banker Charles-Juste Bugnion and his wife Jeanne Marie Chatelanat bought the land of the Hermitage, on a hill overlooking the city. Here, in the years 1851-1853, they built a residence notable for openness to its surroundings – a new idea in architecture at that time. The very large windows let in a great deal of light and enable visitors to feel they are in communication with the natural world outside. Stone combines harmoniously with cast iron in the elegant, south-facing balconies and wide loggias on either side of the building, both of which reflect the importance placed on views in the design of this residence, which was intended to make the most of the panorama. In 1976 the Bugnion family bequeathed the house and part of the grounds to the City of Lausanne. At the same time a private foundation was set up to open this fine 19th century residence to the public and to develop a major museum of visual art.
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Google Analytics (GA4)
used by 318 institutionsGoogle's analytics platform that offers advanced tracking and analysis capabilities across web and app data for enhanced user behavior insights. Read more
PHP
used by 485 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read more
Apache HTTP Server
used by 232 institutionsA widely-used open-source web server that provides powerful features and extensive customization options.
Bootstrap
used by 145 institutionsBootstrap is a widely-used, open-source front-end framework for developing responsive web designs. Created by Twitter, it offers a collection of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript tools and components, making it easy to create mobile-first websites. Bootstrap is popular for its ease of use, extensive documentation, and ability to streamline web development processes.
WordPress
used by 293 institutionsWordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers over 40% of websites. Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. Known for its user-friendly interface, WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
WordPress
used by 299 institutionsWordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS). Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
MySQL
used by 274 institutionsAn open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.
Yoast SEO
used by 160 institutionsYoast SEO is a popular WordPress plugin that helps optimize websites for search engines. It offers tools for improving content, keywords, and readability, enhancing a site's visibility and ranking.
RSS
used by 171 institutionsRSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format used to publish frequently updated content such as blog posts, news articles, and podcasts. It allows users to subscribe to feeds from their favorite websites and receive updates in a standardized, easy-to-read format. This helps users stay informed without needing to visit multiple websites.
jQuery
used by 537 institutionsA fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.
