A Day in Liechtenstein

Text and photos by Piero Cogoni.

Since our trip included a week spent up and down the Alps between Italy, Switzerland and Austria, we took the opportunity to visit this small state wedged between Switzerland and Austria and above all its capital, Vaduz. A small and pretty Alpine town, perhaps spoiled by being a tax haven, where many go to protect their earnings, with the proliferation of big blocks where companies move their headquarters. For those who don't have such concerns, it's still interesting to visit the shops for the presence of cut-price goods such as spirits, cigarettes, special equipment and typical treats. Along the main street and beyond it's a succession of beautiful luxury-goods shops; my Fiat 127 was certainly the most beat-up car there that day but I never let it bother me. The attached photographs aren't exceptional, as they were scanned from old photos. See you next time