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 Cities of Switzerland
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Baden - Zurich (Region) |
| The valuable thermal waters, which rise from 19 springs to the surface, have been enjoyed in Baden since Roman times.
1 million litres of the 47o warm water bubble forth daily - the richest in minerals in Switzerland! |
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Basel - Basel (Region) |
| Basel is located in the heart of Europe, exactly in the three-countries corner of Germany, France and Switzerland. |
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Bellinzona- Ticino |
| Bellinzona appeared to the traveller of old approaching from the South as the key to the Alps while for those approaching it from the North, it was the gateway to Italy. |
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Bern - Schweizer Mittelland |
| The Old Town of Bern, which figures on the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage sites has one of the longest "weatherproof" shopping malls in Europe under its six kilometres of covered arcades. |
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Biel/Bienne - Schweizer Mittelland |
| Biel - or Bienne, in French - is the only town in the whole of Switzerland where both German and French are spoken on an equal footing. For example, all the street names are given in both languages. |
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Brig - Valais |
| Located in the heart of the Valais, Brig is also an important crossroad for international connections. The small town is steeped in history and gladly shares its many treasures with visiting guests. |
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Chur - Graubünden |
| Chur, whose history goes back to settlements 5000 years ago, is one of the oldest of Swiss towns. It is also the main town of the Canton of Graubünden and is located between 600m (the town centre) and 1800m (the "Fürhörnli") above sea level. |
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Fribourg- Fribourg Region |
| A fascinating remnant of the Middle Ages Fribourg Old Town is considered one of the finest remnants of mediaeval architecture in Europe. It is built on rock and water. |
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Geneva - Geneva (Region) |
| This, the smallest metropolis in the world, is characterised by its international population. They are there for many reasons, from cultural activities to humanitarian commitments. |
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Interlaken |
| Interlaken means a valley between two lakes. This unique position between the Lake of Thun and the Lake of Brienz and the spectacular vista of the Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau and Schilthorn makes Interlaken an unforgettable resort. |
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Lausanne - Lake Geneva Region |
The geographical location of Lausanne could hardly be more picturesque. This, the Olympic capital, is built on three hills with the Lake of Geneva bathing its feet and a garland of vineyards around its shoulders.
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Lucerne - Central Switzerland |
| Lucerne is Switzerland: The City - The Lake - The Mountains. Whatever you expect from a unique city, Lucerne will not disappoint you. The avant-garde, in the form of the futuristic KKL Luzern designed by Jean Nouvel, is just as at home here as historic sights which have survived for centuries. |
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Lugano - Ticino |
| The 'capita morale', the secret city is not only the third-largest financial hub in Switzerland, a congress, banking and business centre, but is also a city of parks and flowers, of villas and religious buildings. |
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Montreux |
– called the Swiss Riviera is famous for the Chillon Castle |
| Gstaad |
– Les Diablerets – Glacier 3000 : is where countless bollywood films |
| Zermatt |
– Is one of Switzerland’s picturesque car free mountain village |
| St Moritz |
- In 1860, a local inhabitant offered some early British tourists |
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Schaffhausen - Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein |
The biggest waterfall in Europe is nearby "Munot", the impressive mediaeval fortress towers over Schaffhausen Old Town. The houses in the Old Town are richly adorned with bow windows and expensively painted house-fronts.
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Thun - Bernese Oberland |
| Thun - the city of the Alps. The snow-capped Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau greet from the horizon, Lake Thun's sapphire-blue waves ripple against the pristine air. And the proud castle on the rock presides over it all. |
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Zürich- Zürich (Region) |
| The Zurich Lake gives you a feeling of well-being. On the shores of the Lake, you can sit and admire the Alps or stroll through the parks and watch the yachts on the water. |
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