Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites
Encyclopedia
The Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites (ISOS) is part of a 1981 Ordinance of the Swiss Federal Council implementing the Federal Law on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage.
Sites of national importance
| Site | Canton Cantons of Switzerland The 26 cantons of Switzerland are the member states of the federal state of Switzerland. Each canton was a fully sovereign state with its own borders, army and currency from the Treaty of Westphalia until the establishment of the Swiss federal state in 1848... |
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| Aarau Aarau Aarau is the capital of the northern Swiss canton of Aargau. The city is also the capital of the district of Aarau. It is German-speaking and predominantly Protestant. Aarau is situated on the Swiss plateau, in the valley of the Aar, on the river's right bank, and at the southern foot of the Jura... |
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| Aarburg Aarburg Aarburg is a municipality in the district of Zofingen in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.The small town lies in the southwest Aargau at an Engnis Aare in the lower Wiggertal. It lies in the intersection of the most important traffic routes of Switzerland... |
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| Bad Schinznach (Schinznach Bad) | special case | |
| Baden/Ennetbaden Baden, Switzerland Baden is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau, on the west bank of the river Limmat, located in the Limmat Valley , northwest of Zürich. It is the seat of the district of Baden... |
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| Biberstein Biberstein Biberstein is a municipality in the district of Aarau of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Biberstein is located on the north bank of the Aar River near Aarau. The town is a 17 minute bus ride from downtown Aarau. The neighboring communities are Auenstein to the east, Küttigen to the... |
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| Boswil Boswil Boswil is a municipality in the district of Muri in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.The village lies in the Bünztal valley at the foot of the Lindenberg mountain... |
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| Böttstein Böttstein Böttstein is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Some scattered La Tène culture items have been discovered near Böttstein. The modern village of Böttstein is first mentioned in 1087 as Botistein. During the 11th to 13th Centuries it was the... |
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| Bremgarten Bremgarten, Switzerland Bremgarten is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It serves as seat of the district of Bremgarten. The medieval old town is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-History:... |
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| Brugg Brugg Brugg or Brügg may refer to the following places:* In Switzerland:** Brugg, Aargau, in the Canton of Aargau*** FC Brugg, a Swiss football club, from the town of Brugg in Canton Aargau... |
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| Elfingen Elfingen Elfingen is a municipality in the district of Brugg in canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:While Alamanni graves have been discovered in the municipality and it was the seat of a fief holder from Murbach Abbey in the 7th Century, Elfingen is first mentioned in 1245 as Eolfingen. When the... |
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| Endingen Endingen, Switzerland Endingen is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.In the 18th and 19th century, Endingen was one of few villages in which Swiss Jews were permitted to settle. Old buildings in Endingen have two doors – one for Jews and one for Christians. Endigen's... |
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| Frick Frick, Switzerland Frick is a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. A dinosaur graveyard containing more than 100 Plateosaurus was found there in August 2007.-History:... |
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| Hasli (Muri Muri Muri, Formerly known as Muri , is a municipality in southeastern Swiss Canton Aargau and is the capital of same district. The present municipality of Muri was created in 1816 from the merging of the four municipalities Langdorf, Egg, Hasli and Wey.... ) |
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| Hellikon Hellikon Hellikon is a municipality in the Rheinfelden district of canton Aargau in Switzerland. It is located in the West of the Fricktal region, around four kilometers Southwest of the border with Germany and has a border with Canton Basel-Landschaft.-Geography:... |
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| Herznach Herznach Herznach is a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:While some Alamanni era graves have been discovered, the first mention of Herznach is in 1097 as Hercenahc. The Ministerialis family von Herznach and Herznach castle are both mentioned... |
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| Hettenschwil (Leuggern Leuggern Leuggern is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The remains of a Roman era Rhine fortifications watchtower have been discovered in Felsenau. The modern municipality of Leuggern is first mentioned in 1231 as Lutgern. In the 13th Century it was... ) |
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| Hornussen | village | |
| Husen (Lengnau Lengnau, Aargau Lengnau is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.It is notable for being one of two villages where residence was permitted for Swiss Jews between 1633 and 1874. Lengnau's synagogue is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-History:The remains... ) |
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| Ittenthal Ittenthal Ittenthal was a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010, Ittenthal merged into the municipality of Kaisten.The historical population is given in the following table:... |
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| Jonen Jonen Jonen is a municipality in the district of Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The first traces of a settlement come from an extensive burial ground from the Hallstatt period. There are remains of a Roman estate in Schalchmatthau... |
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| Kaiseraugst Kaiseraugst Kaiseraugst is a municipality in the district of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is named for the Ancient Roman city of Augusta Raurica whose ruins are situated nearby... |
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| Kaiserstuhl Kaiserstuhl, Switzerland Kaiserstuhl is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. The small town is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-History:... |
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| Kirchbözberg (Unterbözberg Unterbözberg Unterbözberg is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Unterbözberg is first mentioned in 1189 as Bozeberch. Until 1873, the municipality was part of Bözberg, which split into Oberbözberg and Unterbözberg.-Geography:Unterbözberg has an area, , of... ) |
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| Kirchdorf (Obersiggenthal Obersiggenthal Obersiggenthal is a municipality in the district of Baden, in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland, located in the Limmat Valley .-Geography:... ) |
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| Klingnau Klingnau Klingnau is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Klingnau is first mentioned in 1239 as Chlingenowe. Ulrich of Klingen acquired land from the monastery of St. Blaise in 1239 to found the city. He and the abbot reached an agreement over which of... |
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| Kloster Fahr (Würenlos Würenlos Würenlos is a municipality in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It lies north of the river Limmat, next to the canton of Zürich, located in the Limmat Valley .-Geography:... ) |
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| Königsfelden Abbey Königsfelden Abbey Königsfelden Abbey is a former Franciscan monastery and former Clarisse convent in the municipality of Windisch in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It was founded in 1308 by the Habsburgs and during the Reformation in 1528 it was secularized. The complex was then the residence of the bailiffs... (Windisch Windisch Windisch is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Windisch is situated at the site of the Roman legion camp Vindonissa. In 1064 the current municipality was mentioned as Vinse, and in 1175 as Vindisse. Until the 19th Century the official name was... ) |
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| Laufenburg Laufenburg, Switzerland Laufenburg is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It is the seat of the district of the same name. On 1 January 2010 the municipality Sulz merged into Laufenburg.... |
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| Lengnau Lengnau, Aargau Lengnau is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.It is notable for being one of two villages where residence was permitted for Swiss Jews between 1633 and 1874. Lengnau's synagogue is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-History:The remains... |
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| Lenzburg Lenzburg Lenzburg is a town in the central region of the Swiss canton Aargau and is the capital of the district of the same name. The town, founded in the Middle Ages, lies in the Seetal valley, about 3 kilometres south of the Aare river. Lenzburg and the neighbouring municipalities of Niederlenz and... |
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| Linn Linn, Switzerland Linn is a municipality in the district of Brugg in canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Linn is first mentioned around 1303-08 as ze Linne. In 1307 it was mentioned as ze Lind. The name is probably connected with the 500-800-year-old, legendary Linden tree which is east of Linn. In the... |
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| Mandach Mandach Mandach is a municipality in the district of Brugg in canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:In 1072 the Lords of Wessenberg donated a chapel in near the modern village. However, Mandach is first mentioned in 1218 as Mandacho. The major landowners were Säckingen Abbey which possessed... |
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| Meisterschwanden Meisterschwanden Meisterschwanden is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:There were two neolithic lake side settlements, at Seerose and Erlenhölzli, near the modern Meisterschwanden. Both sites were discovered from archeological digs on the lake shote... |
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| Mellingen Mellingen Mellingen is a municipality in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. The town is located on the Reuss River.-History:... |
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| Merenschwand Merenschwand Merenschwand is a municipality in the district of Muri in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The earliest evidence of human settlement is a lake side village from the Late Bronze Age. The lake has since silted up and is now part of the Rütiweid meadow... |
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| Oberflachs Oberflachs Oberflachs is a municipality in the district of Brugg in Canton Aargau in Switzerland. It is located about 6 km south west of the town of Brugg.-History:... |
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| Oberzeihen (Zeihen Zeihen Zeihen is a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Zeihen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 50.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 40.7% is forested... ) |
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| Obschlagen/Litzi (Jonen Jonen Jonen is a municipality in the district of Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The first traces of a settlement come from an extensive burial ground from the Hallstatt period. There are remains of a Roman estate in Schalchmatthau... ) |
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| Oetlikon (Würenlos Würenlos Würenlos is a municipality in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It lies north of the river Limmat, next to the canton of Zürich, located in the Limmat Valley .-Geography:... ) |
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| Rheinfelden Rheinfelden Rheinfelden is a municipality in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland, seat of the district of Rheinfelden. It is located 15 kilometres east of Basel. The name means the fields of the Rhine, as the town is located on the Hochrhein. It is home to Feldschlösschen, the most popular beer in... |
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| Rupperswil Fabrikanlage (Rupperswil Rupperswil Rupperswil is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:A partially preserved Roman era tile kiln from the 2nd Century was discovered in 1911. There is also evidence of the emergence of a late-Alamanni village in the 8th Century. The modern village... ) |
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| Schinznach Dorf | village | |
| Schöftland Schöftland Schöftland is a municipality in the district of Kulm in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Schöftland has an area, , of . Of this area, or 35.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.5% is forested... |
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| Tegerfelden Tegerfelden Tegerfelden is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Tegerfelden has an area, , of . Of this area, or 51.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.0% is forested... |
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| Thalheim Thalheim, Aargau Thalheim is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Thalheim has an area, , of . Of this area, or 49.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 43.5% is forested... |
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| Ueberthal (Oberbözberg Oberbözberg Oberbözberg is a municipality in the district of Brugg in canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:Oberbözberg is first mentioned in 1189 as Bozeberch. Until 1873, the municipality was part of Bözberg, which split into Oberbözberg and Unterbözberg.... ) |
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| Unterendingen Unterendingen Unterendingen is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Unterendingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.9% is forested... |
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| Veltheim Veltheim Veltheim is a municipality in the district of Wolfenbüttel, in Lower Saxony, Germany.... |
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| Villigen Villigen Villigen is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. In January 2006, Villigen incorporated the former municipality of Stilli.... |
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| Vogelsang (Lengnau Lengnau, Aargau Lengnau is a municipality in the district of Zurzach in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.It is notable for being one of two villages where residence was permitted for Swiss Jews between 1633 and 1874. Lengnau's synagogue is listed as a heritage site of national significance.-History:The remains... ) |
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| Wallbach Wallbach, Switzerland Wallbach is a municipality in the district of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Wallbach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 43.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 29.3% is forested... |
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| Wegenstetten Wegenstetten Wegenstetten is a municipality in the district of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Wegenstetten has an area, , of . Of this area, or 57.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.5% is forested... |
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| Wettingen Limmatknie (Wettingen Wettingen Wettingen is a residential community in the district of Baden in the Swiss canton of Aargau. With a population about 20,000, Wettingen is the largest municipality in the canton.-Geography:... ) |
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| Wiggwil (Beinwil Beinwil (Freiamt) Beinwil is a municipality in the district of Muri in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The earliest evidence of human settlement are scattered Roman era items. The modern municipality of Beinwil is first mentioned in 1153 as Beinwilare. Until 1950 it was known as Beinwil bei Muri. ... ) |
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| Wildegg (Möriken-Wildegg Möriken-Wildegg Möriken-Wildegg is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The area was settled in the Late Bronze Age. The hilltop settlement on the Kestenberg had at least two phases... ) |
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| Winterschwil (Beinwil Beinwil (Freiamt) Beinwil is a municipality in the district of Muri in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-History:The earliest evidence of human settlement are scattered Roman era items. The modern municipality of Beinwil is first mentioned in 1153 as Beinwilare. Until 1950 it was known as Beinwil bei Muri. ... ) |
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| Wittnau | village | |
| Wölflinswil Wölflinswil Wölflinswil is a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Wölflinswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 62.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 31.0% is forested... |
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| Würenlingen Würenlingen Würenlingen is a municipality in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.-Geography:Würenlingen has an area, , of . Of this area, 29.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 49.4% is forested... |
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| Zofingen Zofingen Zofingen is a city in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is the capital of the district of Zofingen. Zofingen is a walled city and home of an ancient monastic settlement.-Geography:... |
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| Zurzach | town | |
| Appenzell Appenzell Appenzell is a region and historical canton in the northeast of Switzerland, entirely surrounded by the Canton of St. Gallen.... |
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| Schlatt Schlatt-Haslen Schlatt-Haslen District is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It was formally established in 1872 from the rhode Schlatt and the village Haslen.-Name:... |
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| Aarberg Aarberg Aarberg is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Aarberg lies 20 kilometers from Bern above the Aar River... |
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| Schloss Aarwangen/Schürhof (Aarwangen Aarwangen Aarwangen is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Aarwangen grew from a fortified toll crossing over the River Aare, in a region where there were few realistic crossing places... ) |
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| Adlemsried (Boltigen Boltigen Boltigen is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Boltigen is a mixed community, with traits both of a burgese community and a village community. Beside it, there is also a reformed evangelical Church community... ) |
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| Aeckenmatt (Wahlern Wahlern Wahlern is a former municipality of the canton of Bern in Switzerland and seat of the Bern-Mittelland administrative district. On 1 January 2011, the former municipalities of Wahlern and Albligen merged in the new municipality of Schwarzenburg.-Geography:... ) |
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| Attiswil Attiswil Attiswil is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Attiswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 35.2% is forested... |
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| Balzenberg (Erlenbach im Simmental Erlenbach im Simmental Erlenbach im Simmental is a municipality in the district of Niedersimmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Erlenbach im Simmental has an area, , of . Of this area, or 50.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.9% is forested... ) |
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| Bangerten Bangerten Bangerten is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Bangerten is first mentioned in 1263 as Bongarthen. Roman coins have been found in Bangerten. In the 13th and 14th Centuries the Order of St. John in Münchenbuchsee bought out most of... |
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| Bellelay (Saicourt Saicourt Saicourt is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It comprises the localities of Le Fuet, Bellelay, La Bottiere and Montbautier. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .... ) |
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| Berne Berne The city of Bern or Berne is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland, and, with a population of , the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 43 municipalities, has a population of 349,000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000... |
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| Biel | city | |
| Bigel (Hasle bei Burgdorf Hasle bei Burgdorf Hasle bei Burgdorf is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Hasle bei Burgdorf is located as the crow flies southeast of the district capital Burgdorf. It is in the Emmental in the floodplain on the left shore of the Emme in the... ) |
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| Bipschal (Ligerz Ligerz Ligerz is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Ligerz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 31.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 50.6% is forested... ) |
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| Bleienbach Bleienbach Bleienbach is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Bleienbach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 57.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.0% is forested... |
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| Blumenstein Kirche/Wäsemli/Eschli (Blumenstein Blumenstein Blumenstein is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Blumenstein has an area, , of . Of this area, or 48.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.9% is forested... ) |
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| Boltigen Boltigen Boltigen is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Boltigen is a mixed community, with traits both of a burgese community and a village community. Beside it, there is also a reformed evangelical Church community... |
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| Bönigen Bönigen Bönigen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The name Bönigen is composed of the Old High German personal name Bono and the toponymic suffix -ingun.Bönigen belongs to the church parish of Gsteig bei Interlaken, which includes... |
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| Breitenegg (Wynigen Wynigen Wynigen is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wynigen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 56.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.4% is forested... ) |
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| Bremgarten bei Bern Bremgarten bei Bern Bremgarten bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It was home to the Bremgarten Circuit, the Grand Prix motor racing course that at one time hosted the Swiss Grand Prix.-Geography:... |
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| Brienz Brienz Brienz is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The village lies on the north bank of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain.-History:... |
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| Brienzwiler Brienzwiler Brienzwiler is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Brienzwiler has an area, , of . Of this area, or 30.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.5% is forested... |
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| Brittenwald (Oberburg Oberburg Oberburg is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberburg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.3% is forested... ) |
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| Brünigen (Meiringen Meiringen -References:... ) |
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| Büelikofen/Graben (Zollikofen Zollikofen Zollikofen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It is a suburb of the capital of Bern.... ) |
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| Bümpliz-Bethlehem (Berne Berne The city of Bern or Berne is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland, and, with a population of , the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 43 municipalities, has a population of 349,000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000... ) |
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| Büren an der Aare Büren an der Aare Büren an der Aare is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:... |
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| Büren zum Hof Büren zum Hof Büren zum Hof is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Büren zum Hof is first mentioned in 1249 as Burron. There is a Hallstatt era burial mound in the municipality which indicates that the area was inhabitated much earlier... |
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| Burgdorf | city | |
| Bütikofen (Kirchberg) | hamlet | |
| Champoz Champoz Champoz is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... |
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| Châtelat Châtelat Châtelat is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... |
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| Chavannes (La Neuveville La Neuveville La Neuveville is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... ) |
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| Chlyrot (Untersteckholz Untersteckholz Untersteckholz was a municipality in the district of Aarwangen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 Untersteckholz merged into Langenthal.-Geography:... ) |
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| Cortébert Cortébert Cortébert is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura . It has a population of .-Geography:... |
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| Crémines Crémines Crémines is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... |
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| Därstetten Kirche/Moos | special case | |
| Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:... |
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| Diemtigen Diemtigen Diemtigen is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.In 1986, the community was awarded the Wakker Prize for preservation of its architectural heritage.-Geography:... |
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| Diesse Diesse Diesse is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-History:... |
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| Dürrenroth Dürrenroth Dürrenroth is a municipality in the district of Trachselwald in the Swiss canton of Bern.-History:Dürrenroth is first mentioned in 1275 as Rota. In 1326 it was mentioned as Durren Rot.-Geography:... |
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| Elektrizitätswerk Hagneck (Hagneck Hagneck Hagneck is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Hagneck has an area, , of . Of this area, or 65.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 12.6% is forested... ) |
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| Elektrizitätswerk Kallnach (Kallnach Kallnach Kallnach is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Sights:Kallnach is considered the longest Straßendorf in Switzerland. It stretches along the foot of a moraine of the Rhône Glacier at the edge of the Grosses Moos... ) |
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| Elisried (Wahlern Wahlern Wahlern is a former municipality of the canton of Bern in Switzerland and seat of the Bern-Mittelland administrative district. On 1 January 2011, the former municipalities of Wahlern and Albligen merged in the new municipality of Schwarzenburg.-Geography:... ) |
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| Epsach Epsach Epsach is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Epsach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 78.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 14.2% is forested... |
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| Erlach Erlach, Switzerland Erlach is the capital municipality of the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Erlach is first mentioned in 1185 as Erilacho and in 1274 as Cellie. In French it was called Cerlier. In 1264/66 Erlach received a Handfeste or document of rights from Count... |
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| Erlenbach im Simmental Erlenbach im Simmental Erlenbach im Simmental is a municipality in the district of Niedersimmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Erlenbach im Simmental has an area, , of . Of this area, or 50.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.9% is forested... |
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| Flüelen Flüelen Flüelen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Flüelen has an area, , of . Of this area, 22% is used for agricultural purposes, while 55.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 6.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... (Lützelflüh Lützelflüh Lützelflüh is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the Swiss canton of Bern.-Geography:Lützelflüh has an area, , of . Of this area, or 65.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.7% is forested... ) |
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| Gals Gals Gals is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Gals has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 34.0% is forested... |
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| Gammen (Ferenbalm Ferenbalm Ferenbalm is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Ferenbalm is first mentioned in 1123 as villa de Balmis. Since the 16th Century it was called Feren-Balm to differenate it from Oberbalm.-Geography:Ferenbalm has an area, , of... ) |
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| Gäserz (Brüttelen Brüttelen Brüttelen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:The earliest mention of Brüttelen is in 1142 when it was called Britinie. It also appears in 1148 as Britelgio and in 1183 as Britillo. In French it was known as... ) |
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| Gerzensee Gerzensee -External links:... |
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| Gimmelwald Gimmelwald Gimmelwald is a small village in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland, halfway up the mountain between Stechelberg and Mürren, at an elevation of 1363 meters... (Lauterbrunnen Lauterbrunnen Lauterbrunnen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality lies in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and comprises the villages Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg and Isenfluh... ) |
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| Goldbach (Hasle bei Burgdorf Hasle bei Burgdorf Hasle bei Burgdorf is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Hasle bei Burgdorf is located as the crow flies southeast of the district capital Burgdorf. It is in the Emmental in the floodplain on the left shore of the Emme in the... ) |
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| Gorges de la Suze/Taubenlochschlucht (Péry Péry Péry is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-History:... , Vauffelin Vauffelin Vauffelin is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... , Bienne) |
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| Gottstatt (Orpund Orpund Orpund is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Orpund has an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.4% is forested... ) |
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| Grandval Grandval, Switzerland Grandval is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura . Grandval also used to be known under its German name Granfel or Granfelden, but these forms are no longer commonly... |
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| Gsteig bei Gstaad Gsteig bei Gstaad Gsteig bei Gstaad is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Gsteig was formerly known by the French name of Châtelet.-History:... |
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| Guetisberg (Heimiswil Heimiswil Heimiswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Heimiswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 52.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.1% is forested... ) |
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| Guggisberg Guggisberg Guggisberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the Swiss canton of Bern.-History:Guggisberg is first mentioned in 1076 as Mons Guchani. The next earliest reference to the community dates from 1148, when Guggisberg was mentioned in a document of Pope Eugene III... |
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| Gurtendörfli (Köniz Köniz Köniz is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. With a population of 38,793 inhabitants , the municipality is one of the 15 most populous cities in Switzerland.- History :... ) |
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| Siedlung Halen (Kirchlindach Kirchlindach Kirchlindach is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:The name Kirchlindach first appeared in writing on 2 October 1185, when Pope Lucius III affirmed legal possession of the area to Erlach in a papal bull... ) |
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| Häutligen Häutligen Häutligen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Häutligen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 68.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 27.4% is forested... |
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| Herzogenbuchsee Herzogenbuchsee Herzogenbuchsee is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The population is 6,646 , counting the villages in the Oberaargau. The traditional name was Buchsi.- History :... |
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| Herzwil (Köniz Köniz Köniz is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. With a population of 38,793 inhabitants , the municipality is one of the 15 most populous cities in Switzerland.- History :... ) |
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| Schloss Hindelbank (Hindelbank Hindelbank Hindelbank is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Hindelbank is first mentioned in 1275 as Hundelwanc.-Geography:... ) |
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| Hofen (Wohlen Wohlen bei Bern Wohlen bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wohlen has an area of . Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.6% is forested... ); see Hofenmühle Hofenmühle The Hofenmühle is an 18th-century water mill in the municipality of Wohlen near Berne, Switzerland.The existence of the mill, which is private property, is attested since 1719. After the 1920 damming of the River Aar that created the Wohlensee reservoir, the water wheel was replaced with a Brown,... |
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| Hofwil Hofwil Hofwil is a village in the canton of Berne, Switzerland, part of the municipality of Münchenbuchsee.-External links:... (Münchenbuchsee Münchenbuchsee Münchenbuchsee is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is famous as the birthplace of painter Paul Klee.-History:... ) |
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| Hotel Giessbach (Brienz Brienz Brienz is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The village lies on the north bank of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain.-History:... ) |
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| Huttwil Huttwil Huttwil is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the Swiss canton of Bern.-History:Huttwil is first mentioned in the 9th Century as Huttiwilare.During the Swiss peasant war of 1653, Huttwil was a center of the rebellion... |
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| Illiswil (Wohlen Wohlen bei Bern Wohlen bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wohlen has an area of . Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.6% is forested... ) |
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| Ins Ins, Switzerland Ins is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Ins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 66.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 21.0% is forested... |
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| Interlaken Interlaken Interlaken is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland, a well-known tourist destination in the Bernese Oberland.-History:... (Interlaken/Unterseen) |
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| Iseltwald Iseltwald Iseltwald is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:The village lies on a delta at the south bank of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. It is from Interlaken, the road mostly running along Lake Brienz... |
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| Jerisberghof (Ferenbalm Ferenbalm Ferenbalm is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Ferenbalm is first mentioned in 1123 as villa de Balmis. Since the 16th Century it was called Feren-Balm to differenate it from Oberbalm.-Geography:Ferenbalm has an area, , of... ) |
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| Jolimontgut (Gals Gals Gals is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Gals has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 34.0% is forested... ) |
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| Kanderbrück (Frutigen Frutigen Frutigen is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district.-History:... ) |
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| Kirchdorf Kirchdorf, Switzerland Kirchdorf is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Kirchdorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 67.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 17.8% is forested... |
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| Kleine Scheidegg Kleine Scheidegg The Kleine Scheidegg is a high mountain pass below and between the Eiger and Lauberhorn peaks in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It connects Grindelwald with Lauterbrunnen. The name means "minor watershed", even though it is actually higher than the neighbouring Grosse Scheidegg... (Lauterbrunnen Lauterbrunnen Lauterbrunnen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality lies in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and comprises the villages Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg and Isenfluh... ) |
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| Kleinhöchstetten (Rubigen Rubigen Rubigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rubigen has an area of . Of this area, 55.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 19.9% is forested... ) |
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| La Neuveville La Neuveville La Neuveville is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... |
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| Schloss Landshut (Utzenstorf Utzenstorf Utzenstorf is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is regionally famous for its medieval castle, Schloss Landschut.-Geography:... ) |
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| Längenbach (Lauperswil Lauperswil Lauperswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Lauperswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 56.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 35.3% is forested... ) |
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| Langenthal Langenthal, Switzerland Langenthal is a municipality in the district of Oberaargau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipality of Untersteckholz merged into the Langenthal.... |
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| Langnau im Emmental Langnau im Emmental -Sport:Langnau is the home of the SCL Tigers, who plays in the Swiss National League A. They play their home games at the Ilfis Stadium.- External links :* * *... |
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| Le Cernil/La Chaux-de-Tramelan (Tramelan Tramelan Tramelan is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... ) |
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| Leuzigen Leuzigen Leuzigen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is situated between the cities Biel/Bienne and Solothurn and borders on the river Aare. Population is steadily at 1100 and has been remarkably stable in the past... |
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| Liebewil (Köniz Köniz Köniz is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. With a population of 38,793 inhabitants , the municipality is one of the 15 most populous cities in Switzerland.- History :... ) |
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| Ligerz Ligerz Ligerz is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Ligerz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 31.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 50.6% is forested... |
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| Limpach Limpach, Switzerland Limpach is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Limpach, Switzerland has an area, , of . Of this area, or 70.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 21.8% is forested... |
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| Lindental (Vechigen Vechigen Vechigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Vechigen has an area of . Of this area, 62% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.7% is settled and the remainder is... ) |
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| Lützelflüh Lützelflüh Lützelflüh is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the Swiss canton of Bern.-Geography:Lützelflüh has an area, , of . Of this area, or 65.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.7% is forested... |
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| Lyssach Lyssach Lyssach is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Lyssach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 31.4% is forested... |
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| Meienried Meienried Meienried is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Meienried has an area, , of . Of this area, or 71.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 16.7% is forested... |
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| Meiniswil (Aarwangen Aarwangen Aarwangen is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Aarwangen grew from a fortified toll crossing over the River Aare, in a region where there were few realistic crossing places... ) |
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| Meiringen Meiringen -References:... |
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| Mengestorf (Köniz Köniz Köniz is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. With a population of 38,793 inhabitants , the municipality is one of the 15 most populous cities in Switzerland.- History :... ) |
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| Moosaffoltern (Rapperswil Rapperswil Rapperswil-Jona is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.Besides Rapperswil and Jona, which were separate municipalities until 2006, the municipality includes Bollingen, Busskirch, Curtiberg, Kempraten-Lenggis, Wagen, and Wurmsbach.-Today:On... ) |
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| Möriswil (Wohlen Wohlen bei Bern Wohlen bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wohlen has an area of . Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.6% is forested... ) |
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| Mötschwil Mötschwil Mötschwil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Mötschwil was first mentioned in 1328 as Mötschwile. Until 1910 it was known as Mötschwil-Schleumen.-Geography:... |
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| Moutier Moutier Moutier is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-History:... |
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| Kraftwerk Mühleberg (Mühleberg Mühleberg Mühleberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Mühleberg has an area of . Of this area, 53.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.9% is forested... ) |
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| Mülchi Mülchi Mülchi is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Mülchi has an area of . Of this area, 76.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17.8% is forested... |
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| Münchenwiler Münchenwiler Münchenwiler is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:... |
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| Anstalt Münsingen (Münsingen Münsingen Münsingen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The village lies on the River Aar between the cities of Bern and Thun.-Geography:... ) |
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| Nidau Nidau Nidau is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.- Population :Nidau, located at the language boundary, although the official language is German, a high minority of French speakers live in the city, which has since long been offering them the... |
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| Nidflue (Därstetten Därstetten Därstetten is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Därstetten has an area, , of . Of this area, or 46.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.9% is forested... ) |
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| Niederbottigen (Berne Berne The city of Bern or Berne is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland, and, with a population of , the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 43 municipalities, has a population of 349,000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000... ) |
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| Niederösch Niederösch Niederösch is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Niederösch is first mentioned in 886 as Osse and is mentioned in 1310 as villa Öschge inferioris.-Geography:... |
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| Nods Nods, Switzerland Nods is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-History:Nods is first mentioned in 1255 as Nos.-Geography:... |
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| Oberbipp Oberbipp Oberbipp is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Oberbipp is first mentioned in 968 as Pippa. In 1327 it was mentioned as Obern Bipp.-Geography:... |
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| Oberbütschel (Rüeggisberg Rüeggisberg Rüeggisberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rüeggisberg has an area of . Of this area, 64.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.2% is forested... ) |
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| Oberdettigen (Wohlen Wohlen bei Bern Wohlen bei Bern is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wohlen has an area of . Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.6% is forested... ) |
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| Oberdiessbach Oberdiessbach Oberdiessbach is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Oberdiessbach is first mentioned in 1218 as Tiecebac. Until 1870 it was known as Diessbach.-Geography:... |
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| Oberhofen Oberhofen am Thunersee Oberhofen am Thunersee is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberhofen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 20.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.6% is forested... |
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| Oberösch Oberösch Oberösch is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Oberösch is first mentioned in 886 as Osse. It is mentioned again in 1310 as Oeschge superioris.-Geography:... |
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| Oberwil bei Büren Oberwil bei Büren Oberwil bei Büren is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberwil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 56.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 35.7% is forested... |
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| Oberwil im Simmental Oberwil im Simmental Oberwil im Simmental is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:... |
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| Ochlenberg Ochlenberg Ochlenberg is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Ochlenberg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 62.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.4% is forested... |
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| Orvin Orvin Orvin is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura . Above it, there is a small year round resort, called les "Prés-d'Orvin".... |
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| Pfaffenried (Oberwil im Simmental Oberwil im Simmental Oberwil im Simmental is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:... ) |
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| Reconvilier Reconvilier Reconvilier is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... |
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| Renan Renan, Switzerland Renan is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... |
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| Ried (Rüderswil Rüderswil Rüderswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rüderswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 68.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 23.7% is forested... ) |
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| Riedbach Riedbach Riedbach is a municipality in the district of Haßberge in Bavaria in Germany. It is situated 20 km northeast of Schweinfurt and 8 km north of Haßfurt.The municipality was created in 1978... (Berne Berne The city of Bern or Berne is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland, and, with a population of , the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 43 municipalities, has a population of 349,000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000... , Frauenkappelen Frauenkappelen Frauenkappelen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Frauenkappelen is first mentioned in 1158 as Capela. In 1574 the town became a parish.-Geography:... ) |
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| Riedern Riedern Riedern is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Riedern is part of the municipality of Glarus.-Geography:... (Berne Berne The city of Bern or Berne is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland, and, with a population of , the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 43 municipalities, has a population of 349,000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000... ) |
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| Riedtwil (Seeberg Seeberg Seeberg is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Seeberg has an area of . Of this area, 58.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 34% is forested... ) |
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| Ringgenberg Ringgenberg Ringgenberg is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located on the northern shores of Lake Brienz. It has a small church that was built on the ruins of a castle in the 17th century.... |
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| Rohrbach Rohrbach, Switzerland Rohrbach is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rohrbach has an area of . Of this area, 63.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 21.2% is forested... |
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| Rohrmoos Röhrmoos Röhrmoos is a municipality in the district of Dachau in Bavaria in Germany. It is located ca. 25 km northwest of München.Röhrmoos has 14 lots :... (Oberburg Oberburg Oberburg is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberburg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.3% is forested... ) |
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| Rüderswil Rüderswil Rüderswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rüderswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 68.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 23.7% is forested... |
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| Rüeggisberg Rüeggisberg Rüeggisberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rüeggisberg has an area of . Of this area, 64.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.2% is forested... |
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| Rumendingen Rumendingen Rumendingen is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rumendingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 60.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 31.7% is forested... |
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| Rüti bei Büren Rüti bei Büren Rüti bei Büren is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is also a reformed church parish.-Geography:... |
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| Rybrügg/Hasli (Frutigen Frutigen Frutigen is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district.-History:... ) |
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| Saanen Saanen Saanen is a municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district.-Geography:Saanen has an area of . Of this area, 52.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 33.6% is forested... |
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| Saint-Imier Saint-Imier Saint-Imier is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is located above the village.... |
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| Im Sand (Moosseedorf Moosseedorf Moosseedorf is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is located south of Moossee, the lake that gives it its name.-History:... ) |
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| Schufelbüel (Lützelflüh Lützelflüh Lützelflüh is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the Swiss canton of Bern.-Geography:Lützelflüh has an area, , of . Of this area, or 65.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.7% is forested... ) |
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| Schwanden (Rüeggisberg Rüeggisberg Rüeggisberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Rüeggisberg has an area of . Of this area, 64.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.2% is forested... ) |
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| Schwanden (Schüpfen Schüpfen Schüpfen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Municipality president is Ueli Hunziker.-Geography:... ) |
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| Schwarzenburg Schwarzenburg Schwarzenburg is a municipality in the district of Bern-Mittelland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It was created on 1 January 2011 through the merger of the municipalities of Wahlern and Albligen.-References:... (Wahlern Wahlern Wahlern is a former municipality of the canton of Bern in Switzerland and seat of the Bern-Mittelland administrative district. On 1 January 2011, the former municipalities of Wahlern and Albligen merged in the new municipality of Schwarzenburg.-Geography:... ) |
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| Seewil (Rapperswil Rapperswil Rapperswil-Jona is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.Besides Rapperswil and Jona, which were separate municipalities until 2006, the municipality includes Bollingen, Busskirch, Curtiberg, Kempraten-Lenggis, Wagen, and Wurmsbach.-Today:On... ) |
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| Signau Signau Signau is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Signau lies in the Emmental.... |
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| Siselen Siselen Siselen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Siselen has an area of . Of this area, 74.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested... |
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| Souboz Souboz Souboz is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-Geography:... |
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| St. Johannsen (Gals Gals Gals is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Gals has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 34.0% is forested... ) |
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| St. Petersinsel St. Petersinsel St. Petersinsel or Île de St-Pierre is a peninsula situated in Lake Biel in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It was formed in the last Ice Age , when the Rhône Glacier reached as far as the Jura mountains... (Twann Twann Twann was a municipality in the district of Nidau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Tüscherz-Alfermée and Twann merged into the municipality of Twann-Tüscherz.-Geography:... ) |
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| Sumiswald Sumiswald Sumiswald is a municipality in the district of the Emmental administrative district in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.-Geography:Sumiswald has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.3% is forested... |
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| Taubenlochschlucht (Biel u.a.) | special case | |
| Tavannes Tavannes Tavannes is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura .-History:... |
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| Thun Thun Thun is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland with about 42,136 inhabitants , as of 1 January 2006.... |
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| Trachselwald Trachselwald Trachselwald is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the Swiss canton of Bern.- History :The name of this municipality means "Drechsler-Wald" and was first mentioned in 1131... (Trachselwald/Lützelflüh) |
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| Trub Trub Trub is one of the largest municipalities of Switzerland in size, but not in population. It is located in the Emmental region of the canton of Bern in the administrative district of Emmental.-Geography:... |
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| Tüscherz (Tüscherz-Alfermée Tüscherz-Alfermée Tüscherz-Alfermée was a municipality in the district of Nidau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Tüscherz-Alfermée and Twann merged into the municipality of Twann-Tüscherz.-History:... ) |
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| Twann Twann Twann was a municipality in the district of Nidau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Tüscherz-Alfermée and Twann merged into the municipality of Twann-Tüscherz.-Geography:... |
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| Unterseen Unterseen Unterseen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It is the highest town on the Aare, in the Bödeli watershed, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz... (Unterseen/Interlaken) |
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| Vinelz Vinelz Vinelz is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Vinelz has an area of . Of this area, 52.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 36.5% is forested. The rest of the land, is settled.-Demographics:Vinelz has a population of . ,... |
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| Vordere Chlapf (Gerzensee Gerzensee -External links:... ) |
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| Wäckerschwend (Ochlenberg Ochlenberg Ochlenberg is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Ochlenberg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 62.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.4% is forested... ) |
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| Waldau (Berne Berne The city of Bern or Berne is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland, and, with a population of , the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 43 municipalities, has a population of 349,000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000... ) |
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| Waldhaus (Lützelflüh Lützelflüh Lützelflüh is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the Swiss canton of Bern.-Geography:Lützelflüh has an area, , of . Of this area, or 65.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.7% is forested... ) |
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| Walperswil Walperswil Walperswil is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Walperswil has an area of . Of this area, 76.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.2% is forested... |
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| Wangen an der Aare Wangen an der Aare Wangen an der Aare is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.This small town lies between Olten and Solothurn in rural surroundings on the Aare, a major river of the west-central lowland region of Switzerland, the Mittelland. An ancient wooden... |
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| Wattenwil Wattenwil Wattenwil is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wattenwil has an area of . Of this area, 42.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 48.5% is forested... (Worb Worb Worb is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Worb has an area of . Of this area, 64.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 21.1% is forested... ) |
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| Weissenburg (Därstetten Därstetten Därstetten is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Därstetten has an area, , of . Of this area, or 46.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.9% is forested... ) |
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| Wiedlisbach Wiedlisbach Wiedlisbach is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.In 1974, the Wakker Prize was bestowed on Wiedlisbach for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-Geography:... |
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| Wiggiswil Wiggiswil Wiggiswil is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wiggiswil has an area of . Of this area, 74.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 11.9% is forested... |
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| Wilderswil Wilderswil Wilderswil is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It is situated at the southern border of the Bödeli watershed, where the Saxetenbach joins the Lütschine, south of Interlaken. The village is situated at the foot of the mountains... |
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| Wiler Wiler Wiler is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Wiler has an area, , of . Of this area, or 19.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 23.2% is forested... (Därstetten Därstetten Därstetten is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Därstetten has an area, , of . Of this area, or 46.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.9% is forested... ) |
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| Wiler Wiler Wiler is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Wiler has an area, , of . Of this area, or 19.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 23.2% is forested... (Sigriswil Sigriswil Sigriswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Archeological remains dating from the Late Neolithic and Bronze Age show that the area around Sigriswil has been inhabited as early as 5000 years ago... ) |
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| Wileroltigen Wileroltigen Wileroltigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wileroltigen has an area of . Of this area, 60.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.2% is forested... |
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| Willadingen Willadingen Willadingen is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Willadingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 68.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 28.2% is forested... |
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| Wimmis Wimmis Wimmis is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Wimmis has an area of . Of this area, 30.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 45.8% is forested... |
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| Wingreis (Twann Twann Twann was a municipality in the district of Nidau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Tüscherz-Alfermée and Twann merged into the municipality of Twann-Tüscherz.-Geography:... ) |
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| Winterswil (Schüpfen Schüpfen Schüpfen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Municipality president is Ueli Hunziker.-Geography:... ) |
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| Witenbach (Lauperswil Lauperswil Lauperswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Lauperswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 56.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 35.3% is forested... ) |
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| Wolei (Frauenkappelen Frauenkappelen Frauenkappelen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-History:Frauenkappelen is first mentioned in 1158 as Capela. In 1574 the town became a parish.-Geography:... ) |
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| Worbletal (Bolligen Bolligen Bolligen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland.In the historical center is a twelfth-century church, with a benefice barn and parsonage from the 16th century.-Geography:... , Ittigen Ittigen Ittigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality was formed in 1983 when it and Ostermundigen were separated from territory once part of Bolligen.-History:... , Ostermundigen Ostermundigen Ostermundigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The city is the birthplace of screen legend, Ursula Andress.-Geography:... , Stettlen Stettlen Stettlen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Stettlen has an area of . Of this area, 52.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 25.1% is forested... ) |
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| Zimlisberg (Rapperswil Rapperswil Rapperswil-Jona is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.Besides Rapperswil and Jona, which were separate municipalities until 2006, the municipality includes Bollingen, Busskirch, Curtiberg, Kempraten-Lenggis, Wagen, and Wurmsbach.-Today:On... ) |
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| Allschwil Allschwil Allschwil is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Prehistoric Allschwil:The region around Allschwil has been occupied since at least the Middle Paleolithic. Archeological finds from the municipality include a few scattered Middle Paleolithic... |
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| Angenstein (Duggingen Duggingen Duggingen is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Duggingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 29.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 57.4% is forested... ) |
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| Anwil Anwil Anwil is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Anwil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 63.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 27.8% is forested... |
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| Arisdorf Arisdorf Arisdorf is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Arisdorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 56.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 34.1% is forested... |
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| Arlesheim Arlesheim Arlesheim is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Its cathedral chapter seat, bishop's residence and cathedral are listed as a heritage site of national significance.... |
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| Augst mit Augusta Raurica | special case | |
| Bennwil Bennwil Bennwil is a municipality in the district of Waldenburg in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Bennwil is first mentioned in 1218 as Bendewilere. A mention of the village that claimed to be from 1189 is believed to be a fake.... |
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| Brüglingen (Münchenstein Münchenstein Münchenstein is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland.-Historical records:Münchenstein is first mentioned in 1196 as Kekingen. In 1270 it was mentioned as Geckingen and in 1279 as Munchenstein.* 1259: The hamlet and the mill, between "Neue... ) |
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| Burg im Leimental Burg im Leimental Burg im Leimental is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland-History:Burg im Leimental is first mentioned in 1168 as Biedertan though this was referring to Alt-Biederthal Castle... |
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| Buus Buus Buus is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Buus has an area, , of . Of this area, or 64.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 28.5% is forested... |
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| Freidorf (Muttenz Muttenz Muttenz is a municipality with a population of approximately 17,000 in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is located in the district of Arlesheim and next to the city of Basle.-History:... ) |
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| Gelterkinden Gelterkinden Gelterkinden is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Gelterkinden has an area, , of . Of this area, or 34.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 47.4% is forested... |
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| Itingen Itingen Itingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Itingen is first mentioned in 1226 as Utingen. In 1454 it was mentioned as Uetingen.-Geography:... |
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| Kilchberg Kilchberg, Basel-Country Kilchberg is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Kilchberg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 71.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 20.8% is forested... |
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| Laufen | town | |
| Lausen Lausen Lausen is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Lausen is first mentioned in 1275 as in villa et banno Langenso. In 1305 it became the property of the Bishop of Basel, passing in 1400 to the city of Basel.-Geography:Lausen has an area, , of... |
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| Liesbergmüli | special case | |
| Liestal Liestal Liestal is the capital of the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland, south of Basel.It is an industrial town with a cobbled-street Old Town.-History:... |
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| Maisprach Maisprach Maisprach is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Maisprach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 50.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 38.9% is forested... |
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| Muttenz Muttenz Muttenz is a municipality with a population of approximately 17,000 in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is located in the district of Arlesheim and next to the city of Basle.-History:... |
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| Oltingen Oltingen Oltingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Oltingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 59.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.8% is forested... |
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| Pratteln Pratteln Pratteln is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland, located in the district of Liestal.-Geography:Pratteln has an area, , of . Of this area, or 27.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 28.1% is forested... |
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| Rothenfluh Rothenfluh Rothenfluh is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-History:Rothenfluh is first mentioned in 1196 as Rotenfluo.... |
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| Rümlingen Rümlingen Rümlingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Rümlingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 40.4% is forested... |
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| Schöntal Schöntal Schöntal is a town and municipality in the district of Hohenlohe in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.It is principally known as the location of the former Schöntal Abbey, a magnificent Baroque monastery.... (Langenbruck Langenbruck Langenbruck is a municipality in the district of Waldenburg in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Langenbruck has an area, , of . Of this area, or 51.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 44.2% is forested... ) |
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| Sissach Sissach Sissach is a municipality and the capital of the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Sissach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 46.6% is forested... |
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| Waldenburg Waldenburg, Switzerland Waldenburg is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland, and the capital of the district of the same name.-Geography:Waldenburg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 31.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 62.4% is forested... |
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| Wenslingen Wenslingen Wenslingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Wenslingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 62.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 29.9% is forested... |
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| Wintersingen Wintersingen Wintersingen is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Wintersingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 57.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 34.5% is forested... |
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| Ziefen Ziefen Ziefen is a municipality in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Ziefen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 42.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 48.8% is forested... |
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| Zwingen Zwingen Zwingen is a municipality in the district of Laufen in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Zwingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 33.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 38.1% is forested... |
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| Basel Basel Basel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany... |
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| Riehen Riehen Riehen is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland. Together with the city of Basel and Bettingen, Riehen is one of three municipalities in the canton.... |
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| St. Chrischona (Bettingen Bettingen Bettingen is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland.-Geography:Bettingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 34.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 44.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 18.8% is settled .Of the built up area, housing and buildings made... ) |
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| Barberêche/Petit et Grand Vivy (Barberêche Barberêche Barberêche is a municipality in the district of Lac in the Swiss canton of Fribourg. It lies on the "language boundary" between the French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland, and so also bears a German name: Bärfischen. In 2003 its population was 574.-Geography:Barberêche lies 569 m above... ) |
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| Bösingen Bösingen, Switzerland Bösingen is a municipality in the district of Sense in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-External links:*... |
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| Bourguillon (Fribourg Fribourg Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland... ) |
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| Broc-Fabrique (Broc Broc Broc is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Broc is first mentioned in 1115 as Broc and Broch. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Bruck, however, that name is no longer used.-Geography:Broc has an area, , of... ) |
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| Broc-Vieille Cure (Broc Broc Broc is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Broc is first mentioned in 1115 as Broc and Broch. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Bruck, however, that name is no longer used.-Geography:Broc has an area, , of... ) |
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| Bulle Bulle Bulle is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. In January 2006 Bulle incorporated the formerly independent municipality of La Tour-de-Trême.-History:... |
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| Bussy Bussy, Fribourg Bussy is a municipality in the district of Broye in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-Geography:Bussy has an area, , of . Of this area, or 81.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 5.6% is forested... |
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| Châtel-Saint-Denis Châtel-Saint-Denis Châtel-Saint-Denis is a municipality and district capital of the district of Veveyse in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.The bog and Lac de Lussy are a nature preserve.-External links:* /... |
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| Chavannes-les-Forts (Siviriez Siviriez Siviriez is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-Geography:Siviriez has an area, , of . Of this area, or 74.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 17.2% is forested... ) |
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| Corbières Corbières Corbières is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. On 1 January 2011 the former municipality of Villarvolard merged into the municipality of Corbières.-History:... |
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| Cressier Cressier, Fribourg Cressier is a municipality in the district of See in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its former German name of Grissach is now in little use.-External links:*... |
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| Dompierre Dompierre, Fribourg Dompierre is a municipality in the district of Broye of the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.-Geography:Dompierre has an area, , of . Of this area, or 87.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 0.9% is forested... |
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| Estavannens | village | |
| Estavayer-le-Lac Estavayer-le-Lac Estavayer-le-Lac is a municipality of the canton of Fribourg, situated on the south shore of Lake Neuchâtel. Estavayer-le-Lac is located between Yverdon and Bern. It is the capital of the district of Broye.-History:... |
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| Font Font, Switzerland Font is a municipality in the district of Broye, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.-Geography:Font has an area, , of . Of this area, or 52.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 26.8% is forested... |
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| Fribourg Fribourg Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland... |
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| Galmis (Düdingen Düdingen Düdingen is a municipality in the district of Sense in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.SC Düdingen is a football club based in the town. They currently play in the Swiss 1. Liga, the third tier of Swiss football.-External links:*... ) |
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| Grandvillard Grandvillard Grandvillard is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Grandvillard is first mentioned in 1228 as Vilar. In 1309 it was mentioned as Vilar retro Grueriam and in 1457 as communitas Magni Villari retro Grueriam... |
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| Granges-sur-Marly (Pierrafortscha Pierrafortscha Pierrafortscha is a municipality in the district of Sarine in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.... ) |
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| Gruyères Gruyères Gruyères is a town in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz.The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known cheese. In this town, a trackless train is the only... |
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| Hauterive Hauterive, Fribourg Hauterive is a municipality in the district of Sarine in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It was created from the union in 2001 of the villages of Posieux and Ecuvillens.... (Posieux) |
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| Jaun Jaun Jaun is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is the only German-speaking municipality in Gruyère.-Geography:... |
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| Jetschwil (Düdingen Düdingen Düdingen is a municipality in the district of Sense in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.SC Düdingen is a football club based in the town. They currently play in the Swiss 1. Liga, the third tier of Swiss football.-External links:*... ) |
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| Kerzers Kerzers Kerzers is a municipality in the district of See in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its French name is Chiètres.-External links:*... |
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| Lessoc | village | |
| Lurtigen Lurtigen Lurtigen is a municipality in the district of See in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its French name, little-used today, is Lourtens.... |
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| Mézières Mézières, Fribourg Mézières is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Mézières is first mentioned in 1179 as de Maseriis.On 1 January 2004 the former municipality of Berlens merged into the municipality of Mézières.... |
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| Montagny-les-Monts | special case | |
| Montbovon | special case | |
| Môtier (Haut-Vully Haut-Vully Haut-Vully is a municipality in the district of See in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Until 1977, it was officially known as Vully-Le-Haut... ) |
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| Muntelier Muntelier Muntelier is a municipality in the district of See in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-External links:*... |
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| Murten Murten Murten is a municipality in the See district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.It is located on the southern shores of Lake Morat. Morat is situated between Bern and Lausanne and is the capital of the Lake District of the canton of Fribourg.... |
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| Neirivue (Haut-Intyamon Haut-Intyamon High-Intyamon is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. The municipalities of Albeuve, Lessoc, Montbovon and Neirivue formed it on 1 January 2002.-Geography:... ) |
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| Orsonnens | village | |
| La Part Dieu (Gruyères Gruyères Gruyères is a town in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz.The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known cheese. In this town, a trackless train is the only... ) |
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| Plaffeien Plaffeien -References:... |
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| Prayoud (Châtel-Saint-Denis Châtel-Saint-Denis Châtel-Saint-Denis is a municipality and district capital of the district of Veveyse in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.The bog and Lac de Lussy are a nature preserve.-External links:* /... ) |
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| Praz (Bas-Vully Bas-Vully Bas-Vully is a municipality in the district of See in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-Geography:Bas-Vully is located 3.5 km to the north of Murten and consists of the three villages of Suigez, Nant and Praz, which due to their close proximity, now form a single urban area... ) |
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| Promasens | village | |
| Richterwil (Bösingen Bösingen, Switzerland Bösingen is a municipality in the district of Sense in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-External links:*... ) |
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| La Riedera (Essert, Montévraz) | special case | |
| Romont Romont Romont may refer to:*Romont, Fribourg, Switzerland*Romont, Berne, Switzerland... |
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| Rue Rue, Switzerland Rue is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. On 1 January 1993 the former municipality of Blessens merged into Rue, followed by Promasens and Gillarens in 2001.-History:... |
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| Rueyres-Treyfayes | hamlet | |
| Salvenach Salvenach Salvenach is a municipality in the district of See in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-External links:*... |
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| Sensebrücke (Wünnewil-Flamatt Wünnewil-Flamatt Wünnewil-Flamatt is a municipality in the district of Sense in the canton of Fribourg in the western part of Switzerland.-External links:*... ) |
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| Torny-le-Petit (Middes) | hamlet | |
| Vallon du Gottéron (Fribourg Fribourg Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland... ) |
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| La Valsainte (Cerniat Cerniat Cerniat is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-Geography:Cerniat has an area, , of . Of this area, or 40.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 54.8% is forested... ) |
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| Villarsel-sur-Marly Villarsel-sur-Marly Villarsel-sur-Marly is a municipality in the district of Sarine in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-References:... |
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| Villars-sous-Mont | village | |
| Villars-sur-Marly (Pierrafortscha Pierrafortscha Pierrafortscha is a municipality in the district of Sarine in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.... ) |
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| Villarvolard Villarvolard Villarvolard is a former municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. On 1 January 2011 it was merged with the municipality of Corbières.... |
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| Vuippens | special case | |
| Vuissens Vuissens Vuissens is a municipality in the district of Broye, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.-Geography:Vuissens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 51.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 36.4% is forested... |
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| Avully Avully Avully is a municipality in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland.-Geography:Avully has an area, , of . Of this area, or 64.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 15.0% is forested... |
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| Bourdigny | village | |
| Carouge Carouge Carouge is a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, with a population of 19,114 .-History:Carouge is first mentioned in the Early Middle Ages as Quadruvium and Quatruvio. In 1248 it was mentioned as Carrogium while in the 14th Century it was known as Quarrouiz or Quarroggi. In 1445... |
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| Carre | hamlet | |
| Cartigny Cartigny, Geneva Cartigny is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-Geography:Cartigny has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 29.2% is forested... |
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| Céligny Céligny Céligny is a municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It consists of two small exclaves of the Canton of Geneva into the Canton of Vaud, near Crans-près-Céligny.-Geography:... |
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| Choully | village | |
| Compesières | special case | |
| Dardagny Dardagny Dardagny is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.In 1978, Dardagny received the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-History:... |
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| Genève | city | |
| Genthod Genthod Genthod is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-Geography:Genthod has an area, , of . Of this area, or 36.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 8.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 53.7% is settled .Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 44.6%... |
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| Hermance Hermance Hermance is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-History:Hermance is first mentioned in 1247 as intra Armentia. In 1271 it was mentioned as Eremencia.-Geography:... |
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| Jussy Jussy, Switzerland Jussy is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The historical Chateau Du Crest is located here.-Geography:Jussy has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 36.7% is forested... |
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| Landecy | village | |
| Malval Malval Malval is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A very small farming village, situated by the banks of the Petite Creuse river, some north of Guéret at the junction of the D56 and the D6 roads.-Population:... |
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| Onex Onex, Switzerland Onex is a municipality in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland.-History:Onex is first mentioned in 1292 as Onay. It became an independent municipality in 1851 when the municipality of Onex-Confignon split into the two municipalities of Onex and Confignon.-Geography:Onex has an area, , of... |
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| Peissy | village | |
| Satigny-Dessus | special case | |
| Sézegnin | village | |
| Sierne | hamlet | |
| Sionnet | hamlet | |
| Soral Soral Soral is a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-Geography:Soral has an area, , of . Of this area, or 82.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 4.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 12.5% is settled .... |
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| Veyrier Veyrier Veyrier is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-Geography:Veyrier has an area, , of . Of this area, or 33.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.8% is forested... |
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| Adlenbach (Luchsingen Luchsingen Luchsingen is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Since 2004 the former municipalities of Hätzingen and Diesbach have been part of Luchsingen. Effective from 1 January 2011, Luchsingen is part of the municipality of Glarus Süd.... ) |
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| Diesbach Diesbach Diesbach is a village and former municipality in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland.It was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Luchsingen in 2004. At that time Diesbach municipality had a population of 221.... |
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| Elm Elm, Switzerland -Culture:In 1981, the Wakker Prize was awarded to Elm for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.... |
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| Ennenda Ennenda Ennenda is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Ennenda is part of the municipality of Glarus.-History:Ennenda is first mentioned around 1303-07 as Obront-Ennant-A and Nydern-Ennant-A.... |
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| Glarus Glarus Glarus is the capital of the Canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Glarus municipality since 1 January 2011 incorporates the former municipalities of Ennenda, Netstal and Riedern.... |
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| Mollis Mollis Mollis is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Mollis is part of the municipality of Glarus Nord.-Geography:... |
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| Näfels Näfels Näfels is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Näfels is part of the municipality of Glarus Nord.-History:Näfels is first mentioned in 1240 as Nevels.... |
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| Rüti Rüti, Glarus Rüti is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Rüti is part of the municipality of Glarus Süd.-Geography:... |
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| Steinibach (Elm Elm, Switzerland -Culture:In 1981, the Wakker Prize was awarded to Elm for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.... ) |
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| Ziegelbrücke Ziegelbrücke Ziegelbrücke is a village in Switzerland. Ziegelbrücke is shared by the municipalities of Niederurnen in the canton of Glarus and Schänis in the canton of St... (Niederurnen Niederurnen Niederurnen is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Niederurnen is part of the municipality of Glarus Nord.-History:... ) |
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| Almens Almens Almens is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Almens has an area, , of . Of this area, 33.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 45.5% is forested... |
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| Alvaneu Alvaneu Alvaneu is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.On 20 March 2007 Peter Martin Wettler, a media expert and resident of Zurich was appointed Prince of Belfort by the village's authorities.... |
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| Alvaschein Alvaschein Alvaschein is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Coat of arms:... |
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| Andeer Andeer Andeer is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. In 2009 Clugin and Pignia merged into Andeer.-History:... |
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| Ardez Ardez Ardez is a municipality in the district of Inn in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. The village is located in the Lower Engadin valley.-History:... |
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| Augio (Rossa Rossa, Switzerland Rossa is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. Its official language is Italian.-Geography:Rossa has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 40.8% is forested... ) |
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| Averser Hofweiler (Avers Avers Avers is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It includes Juf, the highest-altitude year-round settlement in Europe.-History:... ) |
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| Bergün/Bravuogn | village | |
| Bever Bever, Switzerland Bever is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Bever has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 14.9% is forested... |
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| Bodio/Cauco (Cauco Cauco Cauco is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:The church at Cauco is first mentioned in 1497. The village was part of the Squadra di Calanca until 1851 when it became an independent municipality.-Geography:... ) |
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| Bondo Bondo, Switzerland Bondo is a former municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It's now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:... |
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| Borgonovo Borgonovo Borgonovo is a town in Graubünden, Switzerland.-Notable people:*Alberto Giacometti, artist, born in Borgonovo in 1901.... (Stampa Stampa Stampa is a former municipality in the Maloja district of the Swiss canton, Graubünden. It is now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:Stampa has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested... ) |
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| Bos-cha (Ardez Ardez Ardez is a municipality in the district of Inn in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. The village is located in the Lower Engadin valley.-History:... ) |
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| Braggio Braggio Braggio is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Braggio is first mentioned in 1419 as Bragio. It was part of the old municipality of Calanca until 1851 when it became an independent municipality.... : Aira/Mezzana/Miaddi/Oer/Refontana/ Stabbio |
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| Brienz Brienz Brienz is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The village lies on the north bank of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain.-History:... |
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| Brün Brun Brun may refer to the following:* the French word derived from the Germanic word for "brown" . If applied to hair, see brunette* Brun, Duke of Saxony, died 880-Place name:*Brun, Armenia, also Romanized as Brrun... (Valendas Valendas Valendas is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Valendas has an area, , of . Of this area, 21.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 48.7% is forested... ) |
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| Calfreisen Calfreisen Calfreisen is a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Calfreisen has an area, , of . Of this area, 49.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30% is forested... |
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| Campi (Sils im Domleschg Sils im Domleschg Sils im Domleschg is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Sils im Domleschg has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 68.6% is forested... ) |
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| Cantone Cantone Cantone is a small town in Val Poschiavo, Grisons, Switzerland. Its located in the south of Val Poschiavo near Lago di Poschiavo and Le Prese.... (Poschiavo Poschiavo Poschiavo is a municipality in the district of Bernina in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Poschiavo is first mentioned in 824 as in Postclave though this comes from a later copy of the original document.. In 1140 it was mentioned as de Pusclauio. It was formerly known by the... ) |
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| Castasegna Castasegna Castasegna is a former municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, right at the Italian border. It's now part of the municipality of Bregaglia. The town is situated in the Bergell valley, above the river Mera.-Geography:... |
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| Castrisch Castrisch Castrisch is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Until 1943, it was officially known as Kästris.-Geography:... |
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| Cavaione (Brusio Brusio Brusio is a municipality in the district of Bernina in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Brusio is first mentioned in 1106 as Bruse. It was first mentioned as Brusio in 1212. Previously it was known as Romansh: Brüsch and .... ) |
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| Cavardiras (Disentis) | hamlet | |
| Chur Chur Chur or Coire is the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden and lies in the northern part of the canton.-History:The name "chur" derives perhaps from the Celtic kora or koria, meaning "tribe", or from the Latin curia.... |
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| Coltura Coltura Coltura is a village in Graubünden, Switzerland.... (Stampa Stampa Stampa is a former municipality in the Maloja district of the Swiss canton, Graubünden. It is now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:Stampa has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested... ) |
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| Curaglia (Medel Medel (Lucmagn) Medel is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Medel has an area, , of . Of this area, 17.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 14.9% is forested... ) |
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| Disla (Disentis) | hamlet | |
| Duvin Duvin Duvin is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Duvin has an area, , of . Of this area, 22% is used for agricultural purposes, while 40% is forested... |
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| Eidgenössische Pulvermühle (Chur Chur Chur or Coire is the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden and lies in the northern part of the canton.-History:The name "chur" derives perhaps from the Celtic kora or koria, meaning "tribe", or from the Latin curia.... ) |
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| Felsberg Felsberg, Switzerland Felsberg is a municipality in the district of Imboden in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Felsberg is first mentioned about 840 as in villa Fagonio. In 1290 it was mentioned, in German, as veltsperch.-Geography:... |
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| Fideris Fideris Fideris is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Fideris has an area, , of . Of this area, 60.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.6% is forested... |
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| Filisur Filisur Filisur is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Filisur is first mentioned in 1262 as villa Fallisour.-Geography:... |
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| Fläsch Fläsch Fläsch is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Fläsch has an area, , of . Of this area, 35.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 43.8% is forested... |
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| Flims-Waldhaus | special case | |
| Fürstenau Fürstenau, Switzerland Fürstenau is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and the smalles town to hold city rights with a market right received from Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor in 1354.-History:... |
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| Grono con Pont del Ram e San Clemente | village | |
| Grüsch/Schmitten (Grüsch/Seewis) | village | |
| Guarda Guarda, Switzerland Guarda is a municipality in Inn District in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.Guarda was awarded the Wakker Prize for the preservation of its architectural heritage in 1975.-Geography:... |
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| Haldenstein Haldenstein Haldenstein is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Haldenstein is first mentioned in 1149 as Lanze. In 1370 it was mentioned as Lentz inferior.-Geography:... |
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| Igels/Degen | village | |
| Ilanz Ilanz Ilanz is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Ilanz is first mentioned in 765 as Iliande. Ilanz became the capital of the newly formed Grey League in 1395. The Grey League was the second of Three Leagues which eventually formed canton Graubünden... |
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| Jenins Jenins Jenins is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Jenins is first mentioned in 1139 as Uienennes. In 1142 it was mentioned as Gininnes.-Geography:... |
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| Küblis Küblis Küblis is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Neighboring municipalities:-History:Küblis is first mentioned in 1351 as ze Cüblins. In 1389 it was mentioned as Kúblis.-Geography:... |
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| La Punt (La Punt-Chamues-ch La Punt-Chamues-ch La Punt - Chamues-ch is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:La Punt-Chamues-ch is first mentioned around 1137-39 as Campolovasto. In 1244 it was mentioned as Ponte.-Geography:... ) |
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| Landarenca (Arvigo Arvigo Arvigo is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the south of the Swiss canton of Graubünden, next to Ticino.-Geography:Arvigo has an area, , of . Of this area, 11.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 53.4% is forested... ) |
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| Latsch Latsch Latsch is a comune in the province of South Tyrol in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about northwest of the city of Trento and about northwest of the city of Bolzano.-Geography:... (Bergün Bergün Bergün/Bravuogn , is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The double name has been the official name since 1943.-Geography:... ) |
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| Lavin Lavin Lavin is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Lavin has an area, , of . Of this area, 19.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested... |
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| Lohn Lohn, Graubünden Lohn is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Lohn is first mentioned in mid-12th Century as Laune and Lune. In 1219 it was mentioned as de Laone.-Geography:... |
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| Lumbrein Lumbrein Lumbrein is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:The Crestaulta hill near the hamlet of Surin was occupied since at least the early Bronze Age . However, Lumbrein is first mentioned about 850 as in villa Lamarine though this comes from a 16th... |
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| Luven Luven Luven is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Luven is first mentioned in 765 as Lobene.-Coat of arms:... |
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| Luzein Luzein Luzein is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Neighboring municipalities:-Geography:Luzein has an area, , of . Of this area, 41.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 46.6% is forested... |
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| Maienfeld Maienfeld Maienfeld is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is a tourist destination in the Alps, both because of the local wine and because it was the setting of the story Heidi.- History :... |
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| Malans Malans, Switzerland Malans is a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Malans is first mentioned about 840 as in villa Mellanze. In 956 it was mentioned as Malanz.-Geography:... |
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| Medergen (Langwies Langwies Langwies is a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Langwies has an area, , of . Of this area, 48.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.6% is forested... ) |
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| Mesocco Mesocco Mesocco is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:The first human settlement in the area dates back to the Mesolithic era. Stone tools dating to about 6000 BC have been found in the Silex section of the municipality. At the same site, Neolithic fire pits... |
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| Monstein (Davos Davos Davos is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 11,248 . Davos is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range... ) |
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| Müstair Müstair Müstair is a village in the Val Müstair municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. In 2009 Müstair merged with Fuldera, Lü, Switzerland, Santa Maria Val Müstair, Tschierv and Valchava to form Val Müstair.... |
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| Obermutten Obermutten Obermutten is part of the municipality Mutten in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.- Geography :Obermutten is located in the Alvaschein sub-district of the Albula district. It is a three level settlement located to the south of the Shin Gorge... (Mutten Mutten Mutten is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Mutten is first mentioned in 1363 as unz uff die Mutten though this identification is debated. In 1549 it was mentioned as Hans ab Mutten.-Geography:Mutten has an area, , of... ) |
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| Paspels Paspels Paspels is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Paspels is first mentioned in 1237 as in villa Pascuals though the original record no longer exists. In 1246 it was mentioned as de Pascuals.-Geography:Paspels has an area, , of... |
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| Pignia Pignia Pignia is former a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2009, it was annexed by Andeer.The municipality was predominantly German-speaking, with a sizable Romansh-speaking minority.... |
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| Poschiavo Poschiavo Poschiavo is a municipality in the district of Bernina in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Poschiavo is first mentioned in 824 as in Postclave though this comes from a later copy of the original document.. In 1140 it was mentioned as de Pusclauio. It was formerly known by the... |
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| Prada Prada Prada S.p.A. is an Italian fashion label specializing in luxury goods for men and women , founded by Mario Prada.-Foundations:... (Poschiavo Poschiavo Poschiavo is a municipality in the district of Bernina in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Poschiavo is first mentioned in 824 as in Postclave though this comes from a later copy of the original document.. In 1140 it was mentioned as de Pusclauio. It was formerly known by the... ) |
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| Präz Präz Präz was a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Portein, Präz, Sarn and Tartar merged into the municipality of Cazis.-Geography:... |
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| Promontogno Promontogno Promontogno is a town in Graubünden, Switzerland.... (Bondo Bondo, Switzerland Bondo is a former municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It's now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:... ) |
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| Puntraschigna | urbanized village | |
| Putz (Luzein Luzein Luzein is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Neighboring municipalities:-Geography:Luzein has an area, , of . Of this area, 41.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 46.6% is forested... ) |
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| Reichenau (Tamins Tamins Tamins is a municipality in the district of Imboden in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Tamins is first mentioned in 1224 as Tuminne. In 1225 it was mentioned as Tvminnis and in 1399 as Tumins.-Geography:... ) |
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| Reischen (Zillis-Reischen Zillis-Reischen Zillis-Reischen is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Zillis-Reischen was created in 1875 with the union of the previously independent municipalities of Reischen and Zillis. Zillis was first mentioned in the first half of the 9th Century as... ) |
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| Riom Riom Riom is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-History:Until the French Revolution, Riom was the capital of the province of Auvergne, and the seat of the dukes of Auvergne. The city was of Gaulish origin, the Roman Ricomagus... (Riom-Parsonz Riom-Parsonz Riom-Parsonz is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It was created from the 1979 union of the municipalities of Parsonz and Riom.-History:... ) |
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| Rossa Rossa, Switzerland Rossa is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. Its official language is Italian.-Geography:Rossa has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 40.8% is forested... |
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| Roveredo Roveredo Roveredo is a municipality in the district of Moësa in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Roveredo has an area, , of . Of this area, 8.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 75% is forested... con Ai Rogg, Beffeno, Carasole, Guerra, Mot, Rugno, S. Fedele e S. Giulio |
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| Sagogn Sagogn Sagogn is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Sagogn has an area, , of . Of this area, 23.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 59.7% is forested... |
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| Salouf Salouf Salouf is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.The population is predominately Romansh-speaking.-Coat of arms:... |
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| Samedan Samedan Samedan is a town and municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Samedan is first mentioned in 1139 as Samaden. In 1334 it was mentioned as Semeden, in 1367 as Semaden, in 1498 as Sumada and in 1527 as Sameden... |
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| San Carlo (Poschiavo Poschiavo Poschiavo is a municipality in the district of Bernina in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Poschiavo is first mentioned in 824 as in Postclave though this comes from a later copy of the original document.. In 1140 it was mentioned as de Pusclauio. It was formerly known by the... ) |
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| San Vittore San Vittore, Switzerland San Vittore is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:San Vittore has an area, , of . Of this area, 15.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 66.7% is forested... |
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| Santa Maria Santa Maria Santa María or Santa Maria may refer to:*The name of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Mary, the mother of Jesus, in various languages such as Italian, Portuguese or SpanishIn nautical transport:... |
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| Santa Maria in Calanca Santa Maria in Calanca Santa Maria in Calanca is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Santa Maria in Calanca has an area, , of . Of this area, 5.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 73.2% is forested... |
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| Sapün (Langwies Langwies Langwies is a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Langwies has an area, , of . Of this area, 48.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.6% is forested... ) |
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| Sarn Sarn, Switzerland Sarn was a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Portein, Präz, Sarn, and Tartar merged into the municipality of Cazis.-Geography:... |
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| S-chanf S-chanf S-chanf is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.Localities in S-chanf municipality include Susauna, Chapella and Cinuos-chel.-Name:... |
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| Scharans Scharans Scharans is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Scharans has an area, , of . Of this area, 26.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 62% is forested... |
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| Schlans Schlans Schlans is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Schlans has an area, , of . Of this area, 43.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 25.7% is forested... |
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| Scuol Scuol Scuol is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The official language in Scuol is Romansh.-Name:The official name has undergone several changes in the 20th century:... |
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| Seewis im Prättigau Seewis im Prättigau Seewis im Prättigau is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Seewis im Prättigau is first mentioned in 1224 as de Sevve.... |
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| Segnes (Disentis) | village | |
| Sent Sent Sent is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Sent is first mentioned in 930 when King Henry the Fowler sent the Ramosch priest Hartpert to the church in vicus Sindes. It is unclear whether he meant the Church of St. Peter or St. Lorenz... |
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| Sils im Domleschg Sils im Domleschg Sils im Domleschg is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Sils im Domleschg has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 68.6% is forested... |
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| Soazza Soazza Soazza is a municipality in the district of Moesa in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Soazza has an area, , of . Of this area, 7.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 53.7% is forested... |
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| Soglio Soglio, Switzerland Soglio is a former municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden close to the border with Italy. It's now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:... |
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| Somvix | village | |
| Splügen Splügen Splügen may refer to:* Splügen, a municipality in the Swiss alps* Splügen Pass, an Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy... |
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| St. Luzisteig (Maienfeld/Fläsch) | special case | |
| Stampa Stampa Stampa is a former municipality in the Maloja district of the Swiss canton, Graubünden. It is now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:Stampa has an area, , of . Of this area, 14.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested... |
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| Stierva Stierva Stierva is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.In the 2000 census, some two-thirds of the population declared Romansh as a first language, with most of the rest speaking German.-History:... |
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| Strassberg (Langwies Langwies Langwies is a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Langwies has an area, , of . Of this area, 48.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.6% is forested... ) |
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| Stugl (Bergün Bergün Bergün/Bravuogn , is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The double name has been the official name since 1943.-Geography:... ) |
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| Sur En (Ardez Ardez Ardez is a municipality in the district of Inn in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. The village is located in the Lower Engadin valley.-History:... ) |
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| Tamins Tamins Tamins is a municipality in the district of Imboden in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Tamins is first mentioned in 1224 as Tuminne. In 1225 it was mentioned as Tvminnis and in 1399 as Tumins.-Geography:... |
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| Tarasp Tarasp Tarasp is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Its eleven settlements are situated within the Lower Engadin valley along the Inn River, at the foot of the Sesvenna Range.... |
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| Tersnaus | village | |
| Trun Trun, Switzerland Trun is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Trun has an area, , of . Of this area, 23.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 34% is forested... |
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| Tschlin Tschlin Tschlin is a municipality in the district of Inn in the canton of Graubünden in the extreme east of Switzerland.-History:While Bronze and Iron Age items have been found in Tschlin, the first mention of the village is in the 10th Century. In the 10th Century, bishop Hildibald gave the chapterhouse... |
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| Tumegl/Tomils-Ortenstein | special case | |
| Valendas Valendas Valendas is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-Geography:Valendas has an area, , of . Of this area, 21.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 48.7% is forested... |
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| Vicosoprano Vicosoprano Vicosoprano is a former municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, and is the largest village in the Val Bregaglia. It's now part of the municipality of Bregaglia.-Geography:... |
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| Villa Villa A villa was originally an ancient Roman upper-class country house. Since its origins in the Roman villa, the idea and function of a villa have evolved considerably. After the fall of the Roman Republic, villas became small farming compounds, which were increasingly fortified in Late Antiquity,... |
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| Vnà Vnà Vnà is a village in the Lower Engadine in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, situated at 1,630 m above sea level. It is about 3 km from Ramosch and about 11 km from Scuol, the tourist center of the Lower Engadine.... (Ramosch Ramosch Ramosch is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:In 1956-58, on the hill Mottata , a significant prehistoric site was discovered... ) |
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| Vrin Vrin Vrin is a municipality in the Val Lumnezia. It belongs to the circle of Lugnez/Lumnezia in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.... |
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| Vulpera (Tarasp Tarasp Tarasp is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Its eleven settlements are situated within the Lower Engadin valley along the Inn River, at the foot of the Sesvenna Range.... ) |
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| Waltensburg | village | |
| Zernez Zernez Zernez is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.Zernez is a major node in the regional road network, with roads leading into the Upper Engadin and towards Italy, the Lower Engadin and towards Austria, over the Fuorn Pass into the Val Mustair and over the Flüela Pass... |
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| Zillis (Zillis-Reischen Zillis-Reischen Zillis-Reischen is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Zillis-Reischen was created in 1875 with the union of the previously independent municipalities of Reischen and Zillis. Zillis was first mentioned in the first half of the 9th Century as... ) |
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| Zuoz Zuoz Zuoz is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-History:Zuoz is first mentioned about 840 as Zuzes. Historically, Zuoz was the political center of the upper Engadin. It was the seat of the local bishop. But, it has long ago been supplanted by other Engadin... |
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| Alle Alle, Switzerland Alle is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy of the canton of Jura in Switzerland.... |
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| Bourrignon Bourrignon Bourrignon is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.... |
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| Chevenez Chevenez Chevenez is a village and former municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. Since 1 January 2009 it is a part of the new municipality Haute-Ajoie.... |
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| Choindez (Courrendlin Courrendlin Courrendlin is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.... ) |
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| Coeuve Coeuve Coeuve is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.... |
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| Corban Corban, Switzerland Corban is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.... |
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| Courcelon (Courroux Courroux Courroux is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.It is located three kilometers southeast of the city of Delémont.It is the third largest municipality in Jura.-External links:... ) |
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| Delémont Delémont Delémont is the capital of the Swiss canton of Jura. The city has approximately 11,000 inhabitants as of 2007.-Geography:Delémont lies southwest of Basel, about halfway between Basel and Bienne... |
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| Fahy Fahy -References:... |
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| Grandgourt (Montignez Montignez Montignez is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 the former municipalities of Buix, Courtemaîche and Montignez merged to form the new municipality of Basse-Allaine.... ) |
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| La Bosse (Le Bémont Le Bémont Le Bémont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.-External links:... ) |
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| La Chaux-des-Breuleux La Chaux-des-Breuleux La Chaux-des-Breuleux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.-External links:... |
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| La Maira (Buix Buix Buix is a former municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 the former municipalities of Buix, Courtemaîche and Montignez merged to form the new municipality of Basse-Allaine.... ) |
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| Le Noirmont Le Noirmont Le Noirmont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.-References:... |
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| Les Cerlatez (Saignelégier Saignelégier Saignelégier is a municipality in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of Franches-Montagnes. On 1 January 2009, the formerly independent municipalities of Goumois and Les Pommerats merged into Saignelégier.... ) |
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| Les Forges (Undervelier Undervelier Undervelier is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.Undervelier lies between the valleys of the South and that of Delémont. Notable sights in the area include the cave of Sainte-Colombe and the Gorges of Pichoux... ) |
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| Les Pommerats Les Pommerats Les Pommerats is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the formerly independent municipalities of Goumois and Les Pommerats merged into Saignelégier.... |
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| Löwenburg (Pleigne Pleigne Pleigne is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.... ) |
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| Miécourt Miécourt Miécourt is a village and a former municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. Since January 1, 2009 it's a part of the new municipality La Baroche.... |
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| Montenol Montenol Montenol is a village and former municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.Since January 1, 2009 it is a part of the new municipality Clos du Doubs.... |
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| Montignez Montignez Montignez is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 the former municipalities of Buix, Courtemaîche and Montignez merged to form the new municipality of Basse-Allaine.... |
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| Muriaux Muriaux Muriaux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the formerly independent municipality of Le Peuchapatte merged into the municipality of Muriaux.... |
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| Pleujouse Pleujouse Pleujouse is a village and a former municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. Since January 1, 2009 it's a part of the new municipality La Baroche.... |
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| Porrentruy Porrentruy Porrentruy is a Swiss municipality and seat of the district of the same name located in the canton of Jura.-Geography:The municipality lies on both sides of the Allaine River, in Ajoie at the foot of the Jura Mountains on the north... |
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| Saint-Ursanne Saint-Ursanne Saint Ursanne is a city and a former municipality of the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura, Switzerland which has preserved its medieval character. The city contains many historical curiosities, including collegiate churches, a cloister, ruins of a castle, and a hermitage... |
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| Soulce Soulce Soulce is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.-References:... |
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| Altishofen Altishofen Altishofen is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:Altishofen is first mentioned around 1184-90 as Alteloshovin. In 1190 it was mentioned as Alteloshoven.-Geography:... |
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| Beromünster Beromünster Beromünster is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 Gunzwil became part of Beromünster.-History:... |
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| Blatten Blatten Blatten is a municipality in the district of Westlich Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blatten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.4% is settled and 81.1% is unproductive land.It lies... (Malters Malters Malters is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:Malters is first mentioned in second half of the 9th Century as in Maltrensi marcha. In 1238 it was mentioned as villa Malters.-Geography:... ) |
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| Buttisholz Buttisholz Buttisholz is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Buttisholz has an area of . Of this area, 73.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.5% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Dierikon Dierikon Dierikon is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Dierikon has an area of . Of this area, 59.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 17.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Dottenberg (Adligenswil Adligenswil Adligenswil is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is east of the city of Lucerne and borders on canton Schwyz.-Geography:... ) |
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| Ermensee Ermensee Ermensee is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Ermensee has an area of . Of this area, 58.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 35.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 5.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Escholzmatt Escholzmatt Escholzmatt is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. Escholzmatt is the Lucern's second largest Canton Lucerne in terms of area. It is part of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve since 2001.-History:... |
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| Geiss (Menznau Menznau Menznau is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Menznau has an area, , of . Of this area, 59.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 34.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 5.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... ) |
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| Greppen Greppen Greppen is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.It lies at the base of huge Mount Rigi. The exclave is separated by Lake Lucerne from the rest of the district.-History:... |
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| Schloss Heidegg (Gelfingen Gelfingen Gelfingen is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 it became part of the municipality of Hitzkirch.-History:Gelfingen is first mentioned in 1045 as Gelvingun.-Geography:... ) |
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| Heiligkreuz (Hasle) | special case | |
| Hergiswald (Kriens Kriens Kriens is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.The municipality lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus, and is a western suburb of Lucerne.-History:... ) |
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| Hitzkirch Hitzkirch Hitzkirch is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, Gelfingen, Hämikon, Mosen, Müswangen, Retschwil and Sulz joined Hitzkirch.-Geography:... |
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| Hohenrain Hohenrain Hohenrain is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. Since January 1, 2007, Lieli has been part of the municipality.-Geography:... |
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| Kulturlandschaft Kastelen (Alberswil Alberswil Alberswil is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Alberswil has an area, , of . Of this area, 73.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... , Ettiswil Ettiswil Ettiswil is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.On January 1, 2006 the municipality of Kottwil, lying several kilometres to the northeast, was incorporated into Ettiswil.-History:... , Gettnau Gettnau Gettnau is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Gettnau has an area, , of . Of this area, 53% is used for agricultural purposes, while 36.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 9.8% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... , Schötz Schötz Schötz is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Schötz has an area, , of . Of this area, 69.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 17.9% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 10.9% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... ) |
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| Kirchbühl (Sempach Sempach Sempach is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:It has retained some traces of its medieval appearance, especially the main gateway, beneath a watch tower, and reached by a bridge over the old moat.About half an hour distant to the north-east, on... ) |
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| Krummbach (Geuensee Geuensee Geuensee is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Geuensee has an area of . Of this area, 74.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 15.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 10.3% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... ) |
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| Luthern Luthern Luthern is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Luthern has an area, , of . Of this area, 47.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 47.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 3.5% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Luzern | city | |
| Marbach Marbach, Lucerne Marbach is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Marbach has an area of . Of this area, 45.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 47.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 2.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Mauensee Mauensee Mauensee is a lake in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, near the town Mauensee. Mauensee Castle is built on an islet in the 0.55 km² large lake. It was built in 1605 for the Pfyffer family.-External links:*... |
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| Villenlandschaft Meggen (Meggen Meggen Meggen is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:Meggen is first mentioned in 1226 as Meken, though a 14th Century copy of an older document mentions in Acta Murensia around 1160.-Geography:... ) |
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| Perlen (Buchrain/Root) | special case | |
| Richensee (Hitzkirch Hitzkirch Hitzkirch is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, Gelfingen, Hämikon, Mosen, Müswangen, Retschwil and Sulz joined Hitzkirch.-Geography:... ) |
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| Ruswil Ruswil Ruswil is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Ruswil has an area of . Of this area, 72.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 20.9% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 6.2% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Sankt Urban Sankt Urban Sankt Urban is a town in the district of Feldkirchen in Carinthia in Austria.-Neighboring Municipalities:-References:... (Pfaffnau Pfaffnau Pfaffnau is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:Pfaffnau is first mentioned in 924 as Fafanhaa/Fafana. In 1173 it was mentioned as Phafena.-Geography:... ) |
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| Seewagen (Kottwil) | hamlet | |
| Sempach Sempach Sempach is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-History:It has retained some traces of its medieval appearance, especially the main gateway, beneath a watch tower, and reached by a bridge over the old moat.About half an hour distant to the north-east, on... |
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| Sursee Sursee Sursee is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. Sursee is located at the northern end of Lake Sempach, not far from where the Sure river enters the lake , hence the name "Sursee".... |
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| Werthenstein Werthenstein Werthenstein is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.-Geography:Werthenstein has an area of . Of this area, 59.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 6.9% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Willisau Willisau Willisau is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the Lucerne canton of Switzerland. It was formed on 1 January 2006 from the municipalities of Willisau Land and Willisau Stadt .-Foundation:... (Willisau Stadt) |
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| Auvernier Auvernier Auvernier is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Auvernier is first mentioned in 1011 as Averniacum. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Avernach, however, that name is no longer used.-Geography:Auvernier has an area, , of... |
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| Boudry Boudry Boudry is the capital of the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Boudry is first mentioned in 1278 as Baudri.There are numerous prehistoric settlements around Boudry... |
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| Bussy/Le Sorgereux (valangin Valangin Valangin is a municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-Geography:Valangin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.7% is forested... ) |
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| Buttes Buttes Buttes was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form Val-de-Travers.... |
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| Cernier Cernier Cernier is the capital of the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.The municipalities of Boudevilliers, Cernier, Chézard-Saint-Martin, Coffrane, Dombresson, Engollon, Fenin-Vilars-Saules, Fontainemelon, Fontaines, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Les Hauts-Geneveys,... |
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| Cité Martini (Marin-Epagnier Marin-Epagnier Marin-Epagnier was a municipality in the district of Neuchâtel in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel. On 1 January 2009, Marin-Epagnier and Thielle-Wavre merged to form the new municipality of La Tène.... ) |
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| Cité Suchard (Neuchâtel) | special case | |
| Colombier Colombier, Neuchâtel Colombier is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Colombier is first mentioned in 1228 as Columbier.... |
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| Cortaillod Cortaillod Cortaillod is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.The neolithic Cortaillod culture was named after Cortaillod, where four neolithic villages have been discovered.-Neolithic settlements:... |
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| Couvet Couvet Couvet was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is claimed that Couvet was the birthplace of absinthe at the end of the 18th century and it is now the home of La Clandestine Absinthe. It was also the home to Edouard Dubied & Co... |
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| Cressier Cressier, Neuchâtel Cressier is a municipality in the district of Neuchâtel in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel.-Geography:Cressier has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 54.6% is forested... |
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| Dombresson Dombresson Dombresson is a municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.The municipalities of Boudevilliers, Cernier, Chézard-Saint-Martin, Coffrane, Dombresson, Engollon, Fenin-Vilars-Saules, Fontainemelon, Fontaines, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Les Hauts-Geneveys,... |
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| Fleurier Fleurier Fleurier was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form Val-de-Travers.The Nobel... |
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| Grandchamp (Boudry Boudry Boudry is the capital of the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Boudry is first mentioned in 1278 as Baudri.There are numerous prehistoric settlements around Boudry... ) |
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| La Borcarderie (Valangin Valangin Valangin is a municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-Geography:Valangin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.7% is forested... ) |
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| La Chaux-de-Fonds La Chaux-de-Fonds La Chaux-de-Fonds is a Swiss city of the district of La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of Neuchâtel. It is located in the Jura mountains at an altitude of 1000 m, a few kilometres from the French border. After Geneva and Lausanne, it is the third largest city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of... |
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| Le Landeron Le Landeron Le Landeron is a municipality in the district of Neuchâtel in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel.-History:Le Landeron is first mentioned about 1209 as Landiron.-Prehistory:... |
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| Le Locle Le Locle Le Locle is a municipality in the district of Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.It is situated in the Jura mountains, a few kilometers from the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds.... |
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| Les Brenets Les Brenets Les Brenets is a municipality in the district of Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-Geography:Les Brenets has an area, , of . Of this area, or 41.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 48.9% is forested... |
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| Môtiers Môtiers Môtiers was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form Val-de-Travers.The old castle,... |
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| Saint-Blaise Saint-Blaise, Neuchâtel Saint-Blaise is a municipality in the district of Neuchâtel in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Saint-Blaise is first mentioned in 1011 as Arins. In 1209 it was mentioned as Sanctus Blasus. The municipality was formerly known by its German name St Blasien, however, that name is no... |
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| Travers Travers, Switzerland Travers was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form Val-de-Travers.... |
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| Valangin Valangin Valangin is a municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-Geography:Valangin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.7% is forested... |
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| Vaumarcus Vaumarcus Vaumarcus is a municipality in the district of Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.-History:Vaumarcus is first mentioned in 1227 as Valmarcuel.... |
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| Beckenried Beckenried Beckenried is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:The first settlers in what would become Beckried were from Alamanni tribes that moved into the area over 2000 years ago. During the Middle Ages the region was part of extensive estates that were shared between... |
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| Buochs Buochs Buochs is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:Buochs is first mentioned in 1124 as Boches. In 1184 it was mentioned as Buoches in 1210 as Buches, and in 1229 as Buchs.-Geography:... |
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| Bürgenstock Bürgenstock The Bürgenstock is a mountain above the Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a very famous viewpoint because the mountain is almost completely surrounded by the lake and the summit is accessible by the Hammetschwand Elevator.- External links :*... (Stansstad Stansstad Stansstad is a village in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-Geography:Stansstad has an area, , of . Of this area, 33.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 49.9% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 14.9% is settled and the remainder is non-productive .-Demographics:Stansstad has a... ) |
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| Chappelendorf (Dallenwil Dallenwil Dallenwil is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:Dallenwil is first mentioned about 1199-1210 as Tellewilare or Telliwilare. In 1850 it was known as Thalwyl and it wasn't until 1913 that it became Dallenwil.... ) |
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| Kehrsiten (Stansstad Stansstad Stansstad is a village in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-Geography:Stansstad has an area, , of . Of this area, 33.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 49.9% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 14.9% is settled and the remainder is non-productive .-Demographics:Stansstad has a... ) |
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| Ridli (Beckenried Beckenried Beckenried is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:The first settlers in what would become Beckried were from Alamanni tribes that moved into the area over 2000 years ago. During the Middle Ages the region was part of extensive estates that were shared between... ) |
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| Stans Stans Stans is the capital of the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:Stans is one of the oldest settlements in the entire Nidwalden valley. The first traces of human settlement date to the 2nd Century BC... |
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| Kirchhofen (Sarnen Sarnen Sarnen is the capital of the canton of Obwalden situated on the shores of Lake Sarnen , Switzerland. It has a population of just under 10,000 and is surrounded by countryside and mountains. Sarnen is located 20 km south of Lucerne.- History :... ) |
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| Lungern Lungern Lungern is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Lungerersee is located within the municipality.-Geography: The village of Lungern lies above sea level in the highest part of the canton of Obwalden, on the lake of Lungern and at the foot of the Brünig Pass... |
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| Obsee (Lungern Lungern Lungern is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Lungerersee is located within the municipality.-Geography: The village of Lungern lies above sea level in the highest part of the canton of Obwalden, on the lake of Lungern and at the foot of the Brünig Pass... ) |
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| Sachseln Sachseln Sachseln is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.-Geography:Sachseln has an area, , of . Of this area, 45.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while 39.4% is forested... |
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| Sarnen Sarnen Sarnen is the capital of the canton of Obwalden situated on the shores of Lake Sarnen , Switzerland. It has a population of just under 10,000 and is surrounded by countryside and mountains. Sarnen is located 20 km south of Lucerne.- History :... |
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| Bibermühle (Ramsen Ramsen Ramsen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland.-Coat of arms:The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Azure three Ears of Wheat leaved Or issuant from a Mount of the same.-Geography:... ) |
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| Dörflingen Dörflingen Dörflingen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-Geography:Dörflingen has an area, , of . Of this area, 64.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 26.9% is forested... |
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| Gächlingen Gächlingen Gächlingen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-History:An area near Gächlingen was the site of the first settlement in Switzerland. This Linear Band Ceramic settlement dates to about 6000BC and is the first long-term, farming community in the borders of modern... |
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| Hallau Hallau Hallau is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-History:Though Bronze Age weapons have been found in Hallau, the first traces of a settlement date from the Roman era. A Roman warehouse was found in Hüttenhau as well as numerous Roman coins. The area was settled by the... |
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| Lohn Lohn, Schaffhausen Lohn is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-Geography:Lohn has an area, , of . Of this area, 56.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 35.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 7.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive .The municipality is located in... |
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| Löhningen Löhningen Löhningen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-History:Löhningen is first mentioned in 1112 as Loningen. An earlier reference, from about 778-781, to Loninga might refer to the village of Löhningen im Steinatal in Waldshut district in Germany.-Coat of arms:The blazon of... |
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| Merishausen Merishausen Merishausen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-Geography:Merishausen has an area, , of . Of this area, 30.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 65.6% is forested... |
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| Neunkirch Neunkirch Neunkirch is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. It is set in the south of the mountains called Randen.-The name:The first documentary record of Neunkirch is in 850; the town is called Niuchilchun. It is Old High German and means new church. This name varies several times... |
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| Oberhallau Oberhallau Oberhallau is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-History:Both Hallau and Oberhallau are first mentioned in 1095 as Hallaugia superiori et inferiori... |
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| Ramsen Ramsen Ramsen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland.-Coat of arms:The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Azure three Ears of Wheat leaved Or issuant from a Mount of the same.-Geography:... |
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| Rüdlingen Rüdlingen Rüdlingen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.-Geography:Rüdlingen has an area, , of . Of this area, 47.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 33.8% is forested... |
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| Schaffhausen Schaffhausen Schaffhausen is a city in northern Switzerland and the capital of the canton of the same name; it has an estimated population of 34,587 .... |
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| Schleitheim Schleitheim Schleitheim is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.It is known as the location where the seven articles of the "Schleitheim Confession" were written by Michael Sattler in 1527.-Geography:... |
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| Stein am Rhein Stein am Rhein Stein am Rhein is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland.The town has a well-preserved medieval centre, retaining the ancient street plan. The site of the city wall, and the city gates are preserved, though the former city wall now consists of houses... |
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| Thayngen Thayngen Thayngen is a village and a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 Altdorf, SH, Bibern, SH, Hofen, SH, Opfertshofen merged into Thayngen.-Geography:... |
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| Wilchingen Wilchingen Wilchingen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. The former municipality of Osterfingen was incorporated into Wilchingen in 2005.-Geography:... |
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| Aetingen Aetingen Aetingen is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Aetingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 42.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 42.8% is forested... |
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| Balm bei Messen Balm bei Messen Balm bei Messen was a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Balm bei Messen, Brunnenthal and Oberramsern merged into the municipality of Messen.-History:... |
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| Balsthal Balsthal Balsthal is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Balsthal is first mentioned in 968 as Palcivallis. In 1255 it was mentioned as Balcetal.-Geography:... |
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| Büren Büren, Solothurn Büren is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Büren has an area, , of . Of this area, or 46.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 45.6% is forested... |
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| Einsiedelei (Rüttenen Rüttenen Rüttenen is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Rüttenen is first mentioned in 1474 as Rüti. After 1497 it was known as die rutinen.-Geography:... ) |
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| Goetheanum Goetheanum The Goetheanum, located in Dornach , Switzerland, is the world center for the anthroposophical movement. Named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the center includes two performance halls , gallery and lecture spaces, a library, a bookstore, and administrative spaces for the Anthroposophical... (Dornach Dornach Dornach is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Dornach is first mentioned in 1223 as de Tornacho. In 1307 it was mentioned as zu Dornach... ) |
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| Gossliwil Gossliwil Gossliwil is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-History:Gossliwil is first mentioned in 1246 as Gosseriswile. In 1276 it was mentioned as Goselwyl.-Geography:... |
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| Grenchen Grenchen Grenchen is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.It is located at the foot of the Jura mountains between Solothurn and Biel. With over 16,000 inhabitants, it is one of the larger towns of the canton of Solothurn... |
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| Hessigkofen Hessigkofen Hessigkofen is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-Geography:Hessigkofen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 59.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.7% is forested... |
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| Hochwald Hochwald, Switzerland Hochwald is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. Hochwald means "high forest".-Geography:Hochwald has an area, , of . Of this area, or 45.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 44.8% is forested... |
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| Höngen (Laupersdorf Laupersdorf Laupersdorf is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Laupersdorf is first mentioned in 968 as Luiperestorf which comes from an 11th Century copy of the earlier document. In 1179 it was mentioned as de Loppestorf.-Geography:Laupersdorf has an... ) |
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| Innere Klus (Balsthal Balsthal Balsthal is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Balsthal is first mentioned in 968 as Palcivallis. In 1255 it was mentioned as Balcetal.-Geography:... ) |
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| Kreuzen (Rüttenen Rüttenen Rüttenen is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Rüttenen is first mentioned in 1474 as Rüti. After 1497 it was known as die rutinen.-Geography:... ) |
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| Lüsslingen Lüsslingen Lüsslingen is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-Geography:Lüsslingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 26.6% is forested... |
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| Mariastein (Metzerlen) | special case | |
| Meltingen Meltingen Meltingen is a municipality in the district of Thierstein in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Meltingen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 40.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 54.1% is forested... |
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| Messen Messen Messen is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Balm bei Messen, Brunnenthal and Oberramsern merged into the municipality of Messen.-History:... |
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| Mühledorf Mühledorf, Solothurn Mühledorf is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-History:Mühledorf is first mentioned around 1264 as Mulidorf though this is from a copy from 1415-20. In 1276 it was mentioned as Mvlidorf.... |
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| Nennigkofen Nennigkofen Nennigkofen is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-Geography:Nennigkofen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 64.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.0% is forested... |
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| Neuendorf Neuendorf, Switzerland Neuendorf is a municipality in the district of Gäu in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Neuendorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 49.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.1% is forested... |
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| Niederbuchsiten Niederbuchsiten Niederbuchsiten is a municipality in the district of Gäu in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Niederbuchsiten is first mentioned in 1040 as vico Buxita. In 1299 it was mentioned as Nidrabuchsiten.-Geography:... |
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| Niedererlinsbach | village | |
| Nuglar (Nuglar-St. Pantaleon Nuglar-St. Pantaleon Nuglar-St. Pantaleon is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Nuglar is first mentioned in 1147 as Nugerolo. St. Pantaleon was mentioned in 1284-85 ad Sanctum Pantaleonem.-Geography:... ) |
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| Oberbuchsiten Oberbuchsiten Oberbuchsiten is a municipality in the district of Gäu in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Oberbuchsiten is first mentioned in 1040 as vico Buxita. In 1308 it was mentioned as ze Obern Buchsiten.-Geography:... |
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| Oberdorf Oberdorf, Solothurn Oberdorf is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberdorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 24.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 67.8% is forested... |
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| Olten Olten Olten is a town in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland and capital of the district of the same name.Olten's railway station is within 30 minutes of Zurich, Bern, Basel, and Lucerne by train, and is a rail hub of Switzerland.-History:... |
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| Rodersdorf Rodersdorf Rodersdorf is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland, on the border to Alsace, France.-History:Rodersdorf is first mentioned in 1226 as Ratolsdorf. In 1349 it was mentioned as Roderstorff.-Geography:... |
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| Schloss Waldegg/Feldbrunnen/St. Niklaus St. Niklaus St. Niklaus is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:St. Niklaus is first mentioned in 1233 as chousun. In 1272 it was mentioned as ecclesia Sancti Nicholai de Chouson, Gebreitun de Gazun, 1388 in villa sti nicolai de chosun, fr... |
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| Schnottwil Schnottwil Schnottwil is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-History:Schnottwil is first mentioned in 1264 as Snotenwiler mansus and as Snotenwilere molendinum, though both come from a 15th Century copy of the original. In 1398 it was mentioned as... |
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| Schönenwerd-Niedergösgen | urbanized village | |
| Seewen Seewen Seewen is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. Baslerweiher is a pond above the village.- Seewen murder case :... |
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| Solothurn Solothurn The city of Solothurn is the capital of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. The city also comprises the only municipality of the district of the same name.-Pre-roman settlement:... |
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| St. Pantaleon (Nuglar-St. Pantaleon Nuglar-St. Pantaleon Nuglar-St. Pantaleon is a municipality in the district of Dorneck in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Nuglar is first mentioned in 1147 as Nugerolo. St. Pantaleon was mentioned in 1284-85 ad Sanctum Pantaleonem.-Geography:... ) |
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| St. Wolfgang | special case | |
| Tscheppach Tscheppach Tscheppach is a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.-Geography:Tscheppach has an area, , of . Of this area, or 58.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.6% is forested... |
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| Arth Arth Arth is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Arth has an area, , of . Of this area, 40.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 46.3% is forested... |
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| Biberegg | special case | |
| Brunnen Brunnen Brunnen is a resort on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, part of the municipality Ingenbohl , at .Brunnen has a cablecar that goes to the Urmiberg, a part of the Rigi offering wonderful views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.... (Ingenbohl Ingenbohl Ingenbohl is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Ingenbohl has an area, , of . Of this area, 31% is used for agricultural purposes, while 49.1% is forested... ) |
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| Ecce Homo (Sattel) | hamlet | |
| Einsiedeln | town | |
| Etzelpass/St. Meinrad (Einsiedeln) | special case | |
| Gersau Gersau Gersau is a municipality and district in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, sitting on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Gersau was for many centuries an independent micro-state in permanent alliance with the Swiss Confederation.-History:... |
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| Grinau Grinau Grinau is a municipality in the district of Lauenburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.... (Tuggen Tuggen Tuggen is a municipality in March District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Tuggen has an area, , of . Of this area, 62.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.1% is forested... ) |
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| Küssnacht am Rigi | town | |
| Lachen Lachen, Switzerland Lachen is a municipality in March District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Lachen has an area, , of . Of this area, 26.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 5.8% is forested... |
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| Merlischachen | hamlet | |
| Muotathal Muotathal Muotathal is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The eponymous valley is formed by the Muota river, which joins Lake Lucerne at Brunnen.-Geography:... |
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| Pfäffikon-Unterdorf | special case | |
| Schwyz Schwyz The town of is the capital of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.The Federal Charter of 1291 or Bundesbrief, the charter that eventually led to the foundation of Switzerland, can be seen at the Bundesbriefmuseum.-History of the toponym:... |
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| Siebnen (Schübelbach Schübelbach Schübelbach is a municipality in March District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Schübelbach has an area, , of . Of this area, 48.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 42.8% is forested... ) |
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| Steinen Steinen, Switzerland Steinen is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Steinen has an area, , of . Of this area, 52.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 22.1% is forested... |
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| Ufenau Ufenau Ufenau is an island located, with the neighbouring island of Lützelau, in Lake Zürich in Switzerland between Freienbach and Rapperswil .- Geography :... (Freienbach Freienbach Freienbach is a municipality in Höfe District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-Geography:Freienbach has an area, , of . Of this area, 40.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 23.8% is forested... ) |
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| Altenchlingen (Engwang) | special case | |
| Altnau Altnau Altnau is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Near the hamlet of Ruderbaum, the remains of a Horgen culture settlement have been discovered. Below the Horgen site, there may be also be Pfyn culture site, but that is less certain.The modern... |
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| Alt-Paradies (Unterschlatt) | special case | |
| Anwil Anwil Anwil is a municipality in the district of Sissach in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Anwil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 63.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 27.8% is forested... (Fischingen Fischingen Fischingen is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Fischingen is first mentioned in 1328 as Fischinon. In 1972, Dussnang, Fischingen, Oberwangen and Tannegg merged with Fischingen.... ) |
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| Arbon Arbon Arbon may refer to:* Arbon, Haute-Garonne, French commune* Arbon, Switzerland* Arbon , in Switzerland* Arbon Valley, Idaho... |
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| Aumühle Aumühle Aumühle is a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, about 21 km east of Hamburg.- Geography :Aumühle lies on the river Bille in the Sachsenwald, the largest forest in Schleswig-Holstein.- History :... (Frauenfeld Frauenfeld Frauenfeld is the capital of the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Early history:The earliest trace of human settlement are several La Tène era graves to the east of Langdorf. The Roman road from Oberwinterthur to Pfyn ran through what is now the Allmend in Frauenfeld. Two Roman villas were... ) |
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| Balgen (Egnach Egnach Egnach is a municipality of the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Egnach is first mentioned in 1155 as Egena. By the 9th Century it appears to have belonged to the Bishopric of Constance and was part of the upper Bailiwick of Arbon... ) |
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| Berlingen Berlingen, Switzerland Berlingen is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.It is located on the Untersee, the west tip of Lake Constance.-History:... |
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| Birmoos (Egnach Egnach Egnach is a municipality of the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Egnach is first mentioned in 1155 as Egena. By the 9th Century it appears to have belonged to the Bishopric of Constance and was part of the upper Bailiwick of Arbon... ) |
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| Bischofszell Bischofszell Bischofszell is a municipality in Weinfelden District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district. In 1987, the city was awarded the Wakker Prize for the preservation of its architectural heritage... |
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| Blidegg-Degenau (Sitterdorf) | special case | |
| Boltshausen (Märstetten Märstetten Märstetten is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Scattered finds from the Neolithic era, Roman ruins and a series of grave from the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. In the High Middle Ages the... ) |
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| Bommen Bommen Bommen is a village in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. It was first recorded in year 1348 as Boumen. Bommer Weiher is located north of the village.... (Alterswilen Alterswilen Alterswilen is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1248 as Alterswilaer.The municipality also contained the village Bommen. It had 129 inhabitants in 1850, which increased to 186 in 1920... ) |
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| Bürglen Bürglen, Thurgau Bürglen is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Bürglen is first mentioned in 1282-84 as Burgelon. A Freiherr of Bürglen is first mentioned in 1176. By 1350, the land around the village had all been brought under a single noble and became... |
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| Chratzeren (Frasnacht) | hamlet | |
| Dickihof (Unterschlatt) | hamlet | |
| Diessenhofen Diessenhofen Diessenhofen is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Diessenhofen is first mentioned in 757 as Deozincova. In 2000, the village of Willisdorf was incorporated into the municipality... |
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| Engwang | hamlet | |
| Erlen-Eppishusen | urbanized village | |
| Ermatingen Ermatingen Ermatingen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:The Stone Age Westerfeld and Büge shoreline settlements were discovered in 1861 and studied extensively 1981-83, with finds from the Pfyn, Horgen and Corded Ware cultures An Alamanni... |
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| Eschenzer Becken | special case | |
| Farhof (Oberneunforn) | hamlet | |
| Fischingen Fischingen Fischingen is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Fischingen is first mentioned in 1328 as Fischinon. In 1972, Dussnang, Fischingen, Oberwangen and Tannegg merged with Fischingen.... |
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| Frauenfeld Frauenfeld Frauenfeld is the capital of the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Early history:The earliest trace of human settlement are several La Tène era graves to the east of Langdorf. The Roman road from Oberwinterthur to Pfyn ran through what is now the Allmend in Frauenfeld. Two Roman villas were... |
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| Glarisegg (Steckborn Steckborn Steckborn is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.It is located on the Untersee of Lake Constance.-History:... ) |
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| Gottlieben Gottlieben Gottlieben is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Gottlieben is first mentioned around the end of the 10th Century as Gotiliubon. It was originally part of the land owned by the Bishop of Constance. In 1251, Eberhard von Waldburg built a... |
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| Griesenberg Griesenberg Griesenberg is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.-History:In 1995 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Amlikon, Bissegg and Strohwilen to form a new and larger municipality Amlikon-Bissegg.It was first recorded in year 1256 as... |
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| Grüneck (Müllheim Müllheim Müllheim is a town in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It belongs to the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. Müllheim is generally considered to be the center of the region known as Markgräflerland.-History:... ) |
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| Gündelhart (Gündelhart/Hörhausen) | hamlet | |
| Hagenwil (Räuchlisberg) | village | |
| Hard (Mauren Mauren -History:It was first called "Muron" in documents from 1178. It has a memorial to the Liechtenstein educator and historian Peter Kaiser .-External links:**... ) |
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| Hauptwil Hauptwil Hauptwil is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1413 as Hoptwill.The municipality had 50 inhabitants in 1649, which increased to 598 in 1850, 741 in 1900, 819 in 1950 and 910 in 1990.... |
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| Heiligkreuz (Wuppenau Wuppenau Wuppenau is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Geography:Wuppenau has an area, , of . Of this area, or 74.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 18.6% is forested... ) |
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| Hessenreuti | hamlet | |
| Hüttlingen | village | |
| Karthause Ittingen (Warth) | special case | |
| Kehlhof (Berg Berg, Thurgau Berg is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:The earliest traces of human settlement come from the Stone Age and there are scattered Bronze Age items around Berg. The modern village of Berg is first mentioned in 796 as Berga... ) |
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| Kesswil Kesswil Kesswil is a municipality in the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.The village was the birthplace of the influential psychiatrist Carl Jung.-History:... |
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| Kreuzlingen Kreuzlingen Kreuzlingen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in north-eastern Switzerland. It is the seat of the district and is the second largest city of the canton, after Frauenfeld, with a population of over 18,000... |
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| Lustdorf | village | |
| Lütmerken (Griesenberg Griesenberg Griesenberg is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.-History:In 1995 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Amlikon, Bissegg and Strohwilen to form a new and larger municipality Amlikon-Bissegg.It was first recorded in year 1256 as... ) |
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| Mammern Mammern Mammern is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, on Lake Constance.-History:Finds from the Neolithic Age, Bronze Age and the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. The modern village of Mammern is first mentioned in 909 as... |
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| Märstetten Märstetten Märstetten is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Scattered finds from the Neolithic era, Roman ruins and a series of grave from the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. In the High Middle Ages the... |
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| Münsterlingen Münsterlingen Münsterlingen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:In 1994 the municipality was created from Landschlacht and Scherzingen. Münsterlingen is first mentioned in 1125 as Munsterlin... (Scherzingen/Landschlacht) |
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| Närgeten (Weiningen Weiningen Weiningen is a municipality in the district of Dietikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland, located in the Limmat Valley .-Geography:... ) |
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| Niederneunforn | village | |
| Nussbaumen | village | |
| Oberneunforn | village | |
| Oberwangen (Fischingen Fischingen Fischingen is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Fischingen is first mentioned in 1328 as Fischinon. In 1972, Dussnang, Fischingen, Oberwangen and Tannegg merged with Fischingen.... ) |
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| Oettlishusen (Hohentannen Hohentannen Hohentannen is a municipality in Weinfelden District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Hohentannen is first mentioned in 1256 as Hontannon. In 1275 it was mentioned as in Hohentannun. From the Middle Ages until 1798, the lower courts were granted as a fief by the Bishop of... ) |
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| Ottenberg Südhang | special case | |
| Ottoberg (Märstetten Märstetten Märstetten is a municipality in the district of Weinfelden in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Scattered finds from the Neolithic era, Roman ruins and a series of grave from the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. In the High Middle Ages the... ) |
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| Rheinklingen | village | |
| Roggwil Roggwil, Thurgau Roggwil is a municipality in the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Roggwil is first mentioned in 854 as Megenberti de Rocconwilare when it became part of the holdings of the Bishop of Constance. In the mid-13th Century, these rights were ceded to the Freiherr von... |
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| Romanshorn Romanshorn Romanshorn is a municipality in the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Romanshorn was probably settled in the 7th Century, and is first mentioned in 779 as Rumanishorn in a land grant from Waldrata to the Abbey of St. Gall. During the Late Middle Ages and until... |
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| Salenstein Salenstein Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:... |
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| Schlossbereich Untersee Ost (Tägerwilen Tägerwilen Tägerwilen is a municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-Geography:Tägerwilen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 37.4% is forested... , Salenstein Salenstein Salenstein is a municipality in Kreuzlingen District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.Salenstein was the home village of Napoleon III, who lived at Castle Arenenberg in his youth.-History:... ) |
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| Schlossbereich Untersee West (Lanzenneunforn, Mammern Mammern Mammern is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, on Lake Constance.-History:Finds from the Neolithic Age, Bronze Age and the Early Middle Ages show that there was a continuous settlement in the area. The modern village of Mammern is first mentioned in 909 as... ) |
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| Schönholzerswilen Schönholzerswilen Schönholzerswilen is a municipality in the district of Münchwilen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Schönholzerswilen is probably first mentioned in 857 as Wichrammeswilare. In 1216 it was mentioned as Wilær and in 1693 it was mentioned as Schönholtzerß Wÿlen... |
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| Sommeri Sommeri Sommeri is a municipality in the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:In 1967, Sommeri was created when the municipalities of Niedersommeri and Obersommeri merged. Sommeri is first mentioned in 905 as Sumbrinaro. Between 1474 and 1798, the vogteien of Niedersommeri... |
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| St. Katharinental (Willisdorf) | special case | |
| Steckborn Steckborn Steckborn is a municipality in Frauenfeld District in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.It is located on the Untersee of Lake Constance.-History:... |
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| Steinebrunn (Egnach Egnach Egnach is a municipality of the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Egnach is first mentioned in 1155 as Egena. By the 9th Century it appears to have belonged to the Bishopric of Constance and was part of the upper Bailiwick of Arbon... ) |
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| Stettfurt Stettfurt Stettfurt is a municipality in the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Stettfurt is first mentioned in 827 as Stetivurt. Until 1817, it was part of the municipality of Matzingen. In the 9th Century, the Abbey of St. Gall owned property in Stettfurt. In 1228... |
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| Tobel Tobel Tobel is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.In 1999 the municipality was merged with the neighboring municipality Tägerschen to form a new and larger municipality Tobel-Tägerschen.... |
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| Triboltingen Triboltingen Triboltingen is a small village in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland, situated on the south shore of the Untersee part of Lake Constance. Since 1975, it is politically part of Ermatingen.... |
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| Trüttlikon Trüttlikon Trüttlikon is a village in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1155 as Truchtelincofen.Trüttlikon is located in the former municipality Buch bei Frauenfeld. In 1995 Buch bei Frauenfeld municipality merged with its neighbor to form a new and larger municipality... (Buch Buch bei Frauenfeld Buch bei Frauenfeld is a village and former municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1260 as Buoch.The municipality also contained the villages Trüttlikon, Hueb, Vorderhorben and Hinterhorben... ) |
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| Watt Watt The watt is a derived unit of power in the International System of Units , named after the Scottish engineer James Watt . The unit, defined as one joule per second, measures the rate of energy conversion.-Definition:... (Roggwil Roggwil, Thurgau Roggwil is a municipality in the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.-History:Roggwil is first mentioned in 854 as Megenberti de Rocconwilare when it became part of the holdings of the Bishop of Constance. In the mid-13th Century, these rights were ceded to the Freiherr von... ) |
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| Weinfelden Weinfelden Weinfelden is a municipality in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is the capital of the district of the same name.Weinfelden is an old town, which was known during Roman times as Quivelda .-History:... |
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| Wertbüel (Reuti) | hamlet | |
| Zezikon Zezikon Zezikon is a village and former municipality in the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 827 as Zezinchova.... |
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| Zihlschlacht | village | |
| Airolo Airolo Airolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD were found. They belonged to a Vicus, whose inhabitants probably collected crystal, which was processed in Locarno into... |
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| Altanca (Quinto Quinto, Switzerland Quinto is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:A grave from the early Iron Age has been found in the valley. The modern municipality of Quinto is first mentioned in 1227. The old Vicinanza, whose statutes were first written in 1408, consisted... ) |
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| Anzonico Anzonico Anzonico is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.In 1666 or 67 a landslide engulfed the principal village, dragging many houses into the valley below and killing many of the inhabitants.-History:... |
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| Aranno Aranno Aranno is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland. Bordering municipalities are Cademario, Iseo, Alto Malcantone, Miglieglia and Novaggio.... |
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| Arogno Arogno Arogno is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, located south of Lake Lugano in the southernmost tip of Switzerland.-History:... |
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| Arzo Arzo Arzo was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.It had an area of and a population of 1,126 inhabitants .... |
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| Ascona Ascona Ascona is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.It is located on the shore of Lake Maggiore.The town is a popular tourist destination, and holds a yearly jazz festival, the Ascona Jazz Festival.... |
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| Astano Astano Astano is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Astano is first mentioned in 1272 as Astanum. The old village center has some architecturally notable buildings, such as the Ca 'da Roma. In the Middle Ages the monastery of S. Pietro in Ciel d'Oro... |
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| Auressio Auressio Auressio is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Berzona and Loco to form a new and larger municipality Isorno.-History:... |
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| Aurigeno Aurigeno Aurigeno is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1276 as Urigeno.... |
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| Avegno chiesa e di dentro (Avegno Avegno, Switzerland Avegno was a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 20 April 2008, Avegno and Gordevio merged to form Avegno Gordevio.... ) |
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| Avegno di fuori (Avegno Avegno, Switzerland Avegno was a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 20 April 2008, Avegno and Gordevio merged to form Avegno Gordevio.... ) |
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| Barbengo Barbengo Barbengo is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Barbengo was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2008.-External links:*... |
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| Bedigliora Bedigliora Bedigliora is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Bedigliora is first mentioned in 1335 as Bedaliola. The settlement of Banco is first mentioned as Bango in 1421.... |
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| Bedretto Bedretto Bedretto is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In 1906 pre-Roman graves and a Roman era villa and coins were discovered in Bedretto. The presumption, that it was originally part of Airolo, could not be confirmed by any available records... |
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| Bellinzona Bellinzona Bellinzona is the administrative capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000.... |
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| Berzona Berzona Berzona is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Auressio and Loco to form a new and larger municipality Isorno.-History:... |
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| Biasca Biasca Biasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Biasca is first mentioned in 830 as Aviasca in the Liber viventium of Pfäfers Abbey. In 1119 it was mentioned as Abiasca.-Early history:... |
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| Bidogno Bidogno Bidogno was a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.... |
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| Bignasco Bignasco Bignasco is a village in the district of Vallemaggia, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Bignasco lost its status as an independent municipality when together with the village of Cavergno it was incorporated into the municipality of Cevio.... |
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| Biogno Biogno Biogno is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1022 as Biogno.Biogno municipality had 232 inhabitants in 1850, which increased to 369 in 1900. In 1925 the municipality was split in two to form the two new municipalities Breganzona and Bioggio... (Breganzona Breganzona Breganzona is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Breganzona was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004... ) |
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| Bissone Bissone Bissone is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Bissone is first mentioned in 735 and again in 854 as Blixuni. In German it was known as Byssen, though that name is no longer used.... |
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| Bordei (Palagnedra Palagnedra Palagnedra is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Lago di Palagnedra is located below the village, on the Melezza river... ) |
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| Borgnone Borgnone Borgnone was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.-History:... |
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| Boschetto (Cevio Cevio Cevio is the capital of the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Cevio grew by incorporating the villages of Bignasco and Cavergno, previously municipalities in their own right.-History:... ) |
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| Bosco Gurin | village | |
| Brè Brè Brè is a village in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, today a quarter of the city of Lugano.It was first recorded in year 1280 as de Bre.... (Lugano Lugano Lugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy... ) |
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| Breno Breno Breno is an Italian comune of 5.014 inhabitants in Val Camonica, province of Brescia, in Lombardy.-Geography:It is bounded by other communes of Bagolino, Bienno, Braone, Ceto, Cividate Camuno, Condino , Daone , Losine, Malegno, Niardo, Prestine.The village of Breno stands in a ravine by the... |
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| Brione Verzasca | village | |
| Isole di Brissago Isole di Brissago The Isole di Brissago are a group of two islands located in the Swiss part of Lake Maggiore close to Ronco sopra Ascona and Brissago, both in the Distretto di Locarno of Canton Ticino.... (Brissago Brissago Brissago is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:An ax and ceramic pieces from the Neolithic era as well as Roman coins and other finds, discovered in 1846 in Brenscino, indicate that the area was prehistorically settled. In 1863, during the... ) |
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| Broglio Broglio Broglio is a castle about 20 km NE of Siena, Italy, home of the Ricasoli family for 800 years, now famous for its wine.... |
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| Brontallo Brontallo Brontallo is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Broglio, Fusio, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality... |
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| Brusata (Novazzano Novazzano Novazzano is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Novazzano is first mentioned in 875 as Nepotiano. In 1152 it was mentioned as Novezano.... ) |
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| Brusgnano-Freggio (Osco Osco Osco is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Osco is first mentioned in 1171 as Hoscho. In 1237 it was mentioned as Osco. Golasecca culture graves have been discovered in Freggio and Brusgnano. Osco was one of the three Degagne of the... ) |
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| Brusino Arsizio Brusino Arsizio Brusino Arsizio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland on the Lake of Lugano.-History:The village has been inhabited since the Roman era. In 1970, a plundered Roman grave was found with grave goods... |
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| Cabbio Cabbio Cabbio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio, Sagno and Breggia merged into the municipality of Breggia-History:... |
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| Calonico | village | |
| Calpiogna Calpiogna Calpiogna is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Calpiogna is first mentioned in 1246 as Calpiognia. The village was the seat of the still existing Degagna of Fichengo, one of three Degagne that makes up the Vicinanza of Faido... |
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| Campo Vallemaggia | village | |
| Campora Campora Campora is a town and comune in the province of Salerno, Campania . It is located in the territory of Cilento and as of 2009 its population was of 810 .-Geography:... (Caneggio Caneggio Caneggio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio, Sagno and Breggia merged into the municipality of Breggia... ) |
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| Carona Carona, Switzerland Carona is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Carona is first mentioned in 926 as Calauna.... |
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| Casima | village | |
| Caslano Caslano Caslano is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino, near to the Italian border.-History:The center of the village is built within a Roman era fortification... |
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| Castagnola Castagnola Castagnola is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Today it is a quarter of the city of Lugano.-Overview:It was first recorded in 1335 as Castigniola.... (Lugano Lugano Lugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy... ) |
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| Castel San Pietro Castel San Pietro Castel San Pietro is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Castel San Pietro is first mentioned in 1171 as Castellum Sancti Petri. A settlement near the village was mentioned in 865, when an Imperial knight named Sigeradus, granted the area to... |
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| Castelrotto (Croglio Croglio Croglio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-Geography:Croglio has an area, , of . Of this area, or 20.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 70.5% is forested... ) |
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| Cevio/Rovana (Cevio Cevio Cevio is the capital of the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Cevio grew by incorporating the villages of Bignasco and Cavergno, previously municipalities in their own right.-History:... ) |
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| Chiasso Chiasso Chiasso is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.As the southernmost of Switzerland's municipalities, Chiasso is located at the border with Italy, in front of Ponte Chiasso... |
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| Chironico Chironico Chironico is a municipality located in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Chironico is first mentioned in 1202 as Cuirono. The village lies on a terrace that was partly created by a prehistoric landslide on the opposite side of the valley... |
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| Cimadera Cimadera Cimadera is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Cimadera is first mentioned in 1422 as cima d'Era. The village was originally an alpine herding camp for the inhabitants of Treciore which was part of the town of Sonvico. After the plague of... |
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| Cimalmotto (Campo Vallemaggia) | village | |
| Ciona Ciona Ciona is a genus of Cionidae sea squirts.The body of Ciona is bag-like and covered by a tunic, which is a secretion of the epidermal cells. The body is attached at a permanent base located at the posterior part, and the opposite bears two openings, the buccal and atrial siphons... (Carona Carona, Switzerland Carona is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Carona is first mentioned in 926 as Calauna.... ) |
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| Comologno Comologno Comologno is a village and former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1995 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Crana and Russo to form a new and larger municipality Onsernone.... |
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| Corino (Cerentino Cerentino Cerentino is a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:During the mid-19th Century, the population declined sharply due to emigration to other countries and a rural exodus. The parish church of Madonna delle Grazie was already in operation in the... ) |
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| Corippo Corippo Corippo is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.With a population of just 17 , it is the smallest municipality in Switzerland... |
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| Cortignelli (Peccia Peccia Peccia is one of six small Swiss municipalities which merged in April 2004 to form the commune of Lavizzara, with about 1000 people. The other municipalities were Broglio, Brontallo, Fusio, Menzonio, and Prato-Sornico.-History:... ) |
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| Costa (Borgnone Borgnone Borgnone was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.-History:... ) |
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| Curio Curio, Switzerland Curio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Curio is first mentioned in 1196 as Coira. In 1298 it was mentioned as Cuyri.... |
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| Dangio (Aquila Aquila, Switzerland Aquila is a former municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Aquila would merge with Campo Blenio, Ghirone, Olivone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio... ) |
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| Dongio Dongio Dongio is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1188 as Deuci.The municipality also contained the villages Marogno and Motto. It had 532 inhabitants in 1682, which decreased to 391 in 1808... |
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| Faido Faido Faido is the capital of the district of Leventina in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland.On 29 January 2006, Faido grew by incorporating the villages of Chiggiogna, Rossura, and Calonico.-History:... |
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| Figgione (Rossura) | hamlet | |
| Fontana (Airolo Airolo Airolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD were found. They belonged to a Vicus, whose inhabitants probably collected crystal, which was processed in Locarno into... ) |
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| Fusio Fusio Fusio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Broglio, Brontallo, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality... |
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| Gandria Gandria Gandria is a small village on the shore of Lake Lugano in Switzerland. The historically protected center , which is not accessible by car, attracts visitors from all over the world... |
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| Cantine di Gandria (Gandria Gandria Gandria is a small village on the shore of Lake Lugano in Switzerland. The historically protected center , which is not accessible by car, attracts visitors from all over the world... ) |
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| Giornico Giornico Giornico is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Giornico is first mentioned around 935-94 as de Iudicibus Giornicensis. In 1202 it was mentioned as Iornico, and around 1210-58 it was mentioned as Zurnigo... |
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| Golino (Intragna Intragna, Switzerland Intragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.... ) |
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| Gresso Gresso Gresso is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipality was formed in 1882 by splitting from Vergeletto.-History:... |
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| Indemini Indemini Indemini is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of... |
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| Intragna Intragna, Switzerland Intragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.... |
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| Iseo Iseo, Switzerland Iseo was a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was incorporated into the comune of Bioggio in 2007.... |
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| Largario Largario Largario is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1207 as Largario.The municipality had 56 inhabitants in 1602, which peaked at 74 and 75 in 1808 and 1850 respectively before dropping again to 53 in 1900... |
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| Lavertezzo Lavertezzo Lavertezzo is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Lavertezzo is first mentioned in 1327 as Laverteze. In the Middle Ages, Lavertezzo was a Squadra of the Vicinanza of Verzasca... |
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| Ligornetto Ligornetto Ligornetto is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Ligornetto is first mentioned in 789 as Logurno.... |
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| Linescio Linescio Linescio is a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Linescio is first mentioned in 1437 as Lignazio. In 1602 it was mentioned as Linezio.... |
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| Lionza (Borgnone Borgnone Borgnone was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.-History:... ) |
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| Locarno Locarno Locarno is the capital of the Locarno district, located on the northern tip of Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino, close to Ascona at the foot of the Alps. It has a population of about 15,000... |
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| Loco Loco, Switzerland Loco is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Auressio and Berzona to form a new and larger municipality Isorno.-History:... |
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| Lugano Lugano Lugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy... |
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| Magadino-Rivabella (Magadino Magadino Magadino is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of... ) |
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| Melano Melano Melano is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:A Roman era necropolis was discovered in the municipality. The modern village of Melano is first mentioned in 799 as Mellani. In 1192 it was mentioned as Melano. In 847, the Benedictine Abbey of... |
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| Mendrisio Mendrisio Mendrisio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Mendrisio is the seat of the Accademia di Architettura of the university of Italian speaking Switzerland .... |
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| Meride Meride Meride is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Meride is first mentioned in 852 as Melede. In 1430 it was mentioned as Merede.... |
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| Moghegno Moghegno Moghegno is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1335 as Mogeno.... |
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| Moleno Moleno Moleno is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Moleno is first mentioned in 1213, though this comes from a copy from 1588. In 1256 it was mentioned as a Rivo de Moline. During the Middle Ages, the water running from the Moleno valley formed... |
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| Mosogno di sotto (Mosogno Mosogno Mosogno is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Mosogno is first mentioned in 1277 as Mosogno. In 1352 it was mentioned as Muxognio. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the five Squadre that made up the community of Onsernone. It became an... ) |
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| Muggio Muggio Muggio was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio and Sagno merged into the municipality of Breggia.-History:... |
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| Muzzano Muzzano, Switzerland Muzzano is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.-History:Muzzano is first mentioned in 1189 as Muciano. Agnuzzo was the center of a large manor farm, which was given in 819 by Emperor Louis the Pious to the clergy of Como. In the course of the 11th... |
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| Navone (Semione Semione Semione is a former municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Since 15 March 2011, it is part of the municipality Serravalle.-Geography:... ) |
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| Olivone/Solario (Olivone Olivone Olivone was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Olivone would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio... ) |
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| Origlio Origlio Origlio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Origlio is first mentioned in 1335 as Orellio.... |
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| Orino/Ronge (Malvaglia Malvaglia Malvaglia is a former municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Since 15 March 2011, it is part of the municipality Serravalle. The reservoir Bacino di Val Malvaglia is located above the village of Malvaglia.-History:... ) |
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| Osco Osco Osco is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Osco is first mentioned in 1171 as Hoscho. In 1237 it was mentioned as Osco. Golasecca culture graves have been discovered in Freggio and Brusgnano. Osco was one of the three Degagne of the... |
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| Osignano (Sigirino Sigirino Sigirino is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged on 21 November 2010 into the new municiplaity of Monteceneri.-History:... ) |
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| Palagnedra Palagnedra Palagnedra is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Lago di Palagnedra is located below the village, on the Melezza river... |
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| Piotta (Quinto Quinto, Switzerland Quinto is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:A grave from the early Iron Age has been found in the valley. The modern municipality of Quinto is first mentioned in 1227. The old Vicinanza, whose statutes were first written in 1408, consisted... ) |
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| Pontirone (Biasca Biasca Biasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Biasca is first mentioned in 830 as Aviasca in the Liber viventium of Pfäfers Abbey. In 1119 it was mentioned as Abiasca.-Early history:... ) |
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| Ponto Valentino Ponto Valentino Ponto Valentino is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Castro, Corzoneso, Dongio, Largario, Leontica, Lottigna, Marolta and Prugiasco to form a new and larger municipality Acquarossa.... |
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| Prato Prato Prato is a city and comune in Tuscany, Italy, the capital of the Province of Prato. The city is situated at the foot of Monte Retaia , the last peak in the Calvana chain. The lowest altitude in the comune is 32 m, near the Cascine di Tavola, and the highest is the peak of Monte Cantagrillo... (Prato-Sornico Prato-Sornico Prato-Sornico is a former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The municipality contained the villages Prato and Sornico... ) |
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| Preonzo Preonzo Preonzo is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Preonzo is first mentioned in 1335 as Prevonzo. In the 14th Century, Moleno and Preonzo formed a settlement. In 1335 it became a municipality in the County of Bellinzona. During the first... |
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| Primadengo (Calpiogna Calpiogna Calpiogna is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Calpiogna is first mentioned in 1246 as Calpiognia. The village was the seat of the still existing Degagna of Fichengo, one of three Degagne that makes up the Vicinanza of Faido... ) |
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| Quinto Quinto, Switzerland Quinto is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:A grave from the early Iron Age has been found in the valley. The modern municipality of Quinto is first mentioned in 1227. The old Vicinanza, whose statutes were first written in 1408, consisted... |
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| Rancate Rancate Rancate was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 5 April 2009 the municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Genestrerio, Mendrisio, Rancate and Tremona merged into the municipality of Mendrisio.... |
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| Rasa (Intragna Intragna, Switzerland Intragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.... ) |
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| Riva San Vitale Riva San Vitale Riva San Vitale is a municipality in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland, located in the district of Mendrisio.Riva San Vitale is also the home of the Virginia Tech Center for European Studies and Architecture , the European campus center and base of operations for the regional activities of... |
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| Ronco Ronco Ronco is an American company that manufactures and sells a variety of items and devices, most commonly those used in the kitchen. Ron Popeil founded the company in 1964, and commercials for the company's products soon became pervasive and memorable, in part thanks to Popeil's personal sales pitches... (Quinto Quinto, Switzerland Quinto is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:A grave from the early Iron Age has been found in the valley. The modern municipality of Quinto is first mentioned in 1227. The old Vicinanza, whose statutes were first written in 1408, consisted... ) |
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| Rossura | village | |
| Rovio Rovio Rovio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Rovio is first mentioned in 852 as Rovi.... |
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| Russo Russo, Switzerland Russo is a village and former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1995 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Comologno and Crana to form a new and larger municipality Onsernone.... |
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| Sala-Capriasca | village | |
| San Bartolomeo (Vogorno Vogorno Vogorno is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The village is located above Lago di Vogorno, a reservoir formed by the Verzasca Dam.-Geography:... ) |
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| Ospizio del San Gottardo (Airolo Airolo Airolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD were found. They belonged to a Vicus, whose inhabitants probably collected crystal, which was processed in Locarno into... ) |
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| Chiesa di Sant' Abbondio (Gentilino Gentilino Gentilino is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The local Church of Sant'Abbondio is noteworthy for dating from the eleventh century... ) |
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| Chiesa di Santa Maria d' Iseo (Vernate Vernate, Switzerland Vernate is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-Geography:Vernate has an area, , of . Of this area, or 15.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 82.8% is forested... ) |
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| Convento di Santa Maria del Bigorio (Sala-Capriasca) | special case | |
| Monastero di Santa Maria (Claro Claro, Ticino Claro is a municipality in the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Claro is first mentioned in 1120 as locus Clari.... ) |
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| Scudellate (Muggio Muggio Muggio was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio and Sagno merged into the municipality of Breggia.-History:... ) |
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| Semione Semione Semione is a former municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Since 15 March 2011, it is part of the municipality Serravalle.-Geography:... |
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| Sessa | village | |
| Sobrio-Ronzano (Sobrio Sobrio Sobrio is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-Geography:Sobrio has an area, , of . Of this area, or 9.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 70.2% is forested... ) |
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| Someo Someo Someo is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The municipality had 258 inhabitants in 2003. The municipality had an area of 32.73 km².... |
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| Sonogno Sonogno Sonogno is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It is located in Valle Verzasca.-History:Sonogno is first mentioned in 1200 as Sornono. In 1417 it was mentioned as Senognio. During the Middle Ages, Sonogno was part of the Vicinanza of Verzasca and... |
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| Sonvico Sonvico Sonvico is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Sonvico is first mentioned in 1146 as Summo Vico. In 1206 it was mentioned as Somovico.... |
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| Sornico Sornico Sornico is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.Sornico was a municipality of its own until 1864, when it merged with its neighbor Prato to form the new municipality Prato-Sornico.... (Prato-Sornico Prato-Sornico Prato-Sornico is a former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The municipality contained the villages Prato and Sornico... ) |
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| Stabio Stabio Stabio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Stabio is first mentioned in 1067 as Stabio.... |
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| Tengia (Rossura) | village | |
| Torello (Carona Carona, Switzerland Carona is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Carona is first mentioned in 926 as Calauna.... ) |
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| Val Bavona (Bignasco Bignasco Bignasco is a village in the district of Vallemaggia, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Bignasco lost its status as an independent municipality when together with the village of Cavergno it was incorporated into the municipality of Cevio.... /Cavergno Cavergno Cavergno is a village in the district of Vallemaggia, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Cavergno lost its status as an independent municipality when together with the village of Bignasco it was incorporated into the municipality of Cevio.... ) |
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| Val Malvaglia (Malvaglia Malvaglia Malvaglia is a former municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Since 15 March 2011, it is part of the municipality Serravalle. The reservoir Bacino di Val Malvaglia is located above the village of Malvaglia.-History:... ) |
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| Verdasio (Intragna Intragna, Switzerland Intragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.... ) |
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| Verscio Verscio Verscio is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-Geography:Verscio has an area, , of . Of this area, or 15.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 65.3% is forested... |
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| Villa Villa A villa was originally an ancient Roman upper-class country house. Since its origins in the Roman villa, the idea and function of a villa have evolved considerably. After the fall of the Roman Republic, villas became small farming compounds, which were increasingly fortified in Late Antiquity,... (Bedretto Bedretto Bedretto is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In 1906 pre-Roman graves and a Roman era villa and coins were discovered in Bedretto. The presumption, that it was originally part of Airolo, could not be confirmed by any available records... ) |
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| Villa Villa A villa was originally an ancient Roman upper-class country house. Since its origins in the Roman villa, the idea and function of a villa have evolved considerably. After the fall of the Roman Republic, villas became small farming compounds, which were increasingly fortified in Late Antiquity,... (Coldrerio Coldrerio Coldrerio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Coldrerio is first mentioned in 852 as Caledrano. In 1170 it was mentioned as Calderario, in 1185 as Caldirera and in 1187 as Coldrario.Archeological finds in the area provide evidence of a... ) |
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| Altdorf Altdorf, Switzerland Altdorf is the capital of the Swiss canton of Uri. The municipality covers an area of and is located at a height of above sea-level, to the right of the river Reuss.-Location:... |
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| Amsteg (Silenen Silenen Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Silenen has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... ) |
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| Andermatt Andermatt Andermatt is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.With Realp and Hospental, it is located in the Urseren valley, south of Altdorf.-Geography:... |
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| Bauen Bauen Bauen is a municipality on Lake Lucerne in the Swiss canton of Uri.-Geography:Bauen has an area, , of . Of this area, 13.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 74.9% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 2.9% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Bürglen Bürglen, Uri Bürglen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-History:Bürglen is first mentioned in 857 as Burgilla. In 1240 it was mentioned as Burgelon.-Geography:... |
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| Dörfli (Silenen Silenen Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Silenen has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... ) |
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| Erstfeld Erstfeld Erstfeld is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-History:Erstfeld is first mentioned in 1258 as Ourzcvelt. In 1638 it was listed under the Latin name in Protocampis. In 1831 it was known as Hirschfelden.-Geography:... |
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| Flüelen Flüelen Flüelen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Flüelen has an area, , of . Of this area, 22% is used for agricultural purposes, while 55.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 6.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Göschenen Göschenen Göschenen a village in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-History:Göschenen is first mentioned in 1280 as Geschenden. In 1290 it was mentioned as Gescheldun, then in 1294 as Geschenen and in 1429 as ze Gestinen.-Geography:... |
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| Gurtnellen-Wyler (Gurtnellen Gurtnellen Gurtnellen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-History:Gurtnellen is first mentioned in 1257 as Chuno und die Gurteneller. In 1321 it was mentioned as Gruntellon, and in 1359 as Gurtenellen.-Geography:... ) |
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| Maderanertal Berghotel (Silenen Silenen Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Silenen has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... ) |
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| Aigle Aigle Aigle is the capital of the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The town has a population of 8,100 people.The name of this municipality in French means eagle.-Geography:... |
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| Aran (Villette Villette, Vaud Villette is a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.The municipalities of Cully, Epesses, Grandvaux, Riex and Villette merged on 1 July 2011 into the new municipality of Bourg-en-Lavaux.-Geography:... ) |
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| Aubonne Aubonne Aubonne is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:The municipality was settled very early. The oldest remains are from the Bronze Age. From Roman times, there remain foundations of villas, and from early medieval times, graves.The first documentation... |
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| Avenches Avenches Avenches is a Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Broye-Vully.-History:The roots of Avenches go back to the Celts... |
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| Begnins Begnins Begnins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Begnins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 68.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 17.2% is forested... |
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| Bougy-Villars Bougy-Villars Bougy-Villars is a municipality in the Swiss the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.-History:Bougy-Villars is first mentioned in 996 as in villa Balgedelco. Starting in 1285 and until the end of the 19th Century, it was known as Bougy-Milon... |
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| Bugnaux (Essertines-sur-Rolle Essertines-sur-Rolle Essertines-sur-Rolle is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Essertines-sur-Rolle has an area, , of . Of this area, or 70.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 22.9% is forested... ) |
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| Bursins Bursins Bursins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Bursins is first mentioned in 1011 as Bruzinges. In a record that was written before 1031 it was mentioned as Brucins.-Geography:... |
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| Burtigny Burtigny Burtigny is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Burtigny is first mentioned in 1144 as Britiniaco. In 1145 it was mentioned as Brettignei.-Geography:... |
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| Caux Caux, Switzerland Caux is a small village in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It looks out over Lake Geneva from an altitude of 1000 meters.The former Caux-Palace Hotel in the village is the home of Initiatives of Change's conference centre, which can accommodate up to 450 people... (Montreux Montreux Montreux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is located on Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps and has a population, , of and nearly 90,000 in the agglomeration.- History :... ) |
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| Château de Chillon (Veytaux Veytaux Veytaux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The Chateau of Chillon provides a marvelous view of the entire Lake of Geneva located in Avenue de Chillon.-Geography:... ) |
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| Châtelard Châtelard Châtelard is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:The smallest commune of the department; a farming village situated some east of Aubusson on the D27a road.-Population:-Sights:... (Lutry Lutry Lutry is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the Lavaux-Oron.-History:Lutry is first mentioned in 908 as in Lustraco villam. In 1124 it was mentioned as monasterium Sancti Martini cum villa quae dicitur Lustriacus and in 1147 it was Lustriey.-Prehistory:In 1835 and again in... ) |
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| La Chaux La Chaux (Cossonay) La Chaux is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-History:La Chaux is first mentioned in 1228 as La Chaus. In 1277 it was mentioned as de Calce... (Cossonay Cossonay Cossonay is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of Morges.-History:Cossonay has both Roman ruins and medieval graves. The first documentation of the settlement dates from 1096 under the name Cochoniacum... ) |
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| Chavannes-sur-Moudon Chavannes-sur-Moudon Chavannes-sur-Moudon is a municipality in the district Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Chavannes-sur-Moudon has an area, , of . Of this area, or 75.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 19.5% is forested... |
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| Chez-les-Aubert (Le Chenit Le Chenit Le Chenit is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the Vallée de Joux.-Geography:... ) |
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| Colombier Colombier, Vaud Colombier is a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.The municipalities of Colombier, Monnaz and Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges merged on 1 July 2011 into the municipality of Echichens.-Geography:... |
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| Combremont-le-Petit Combremont-le-Petit Combremont-le-Petit is a former municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The municipalities of Cerniaz, Combremont-le-Grand, Combremont-le-Petit, Granges-près-Marnand, Marnand, Sassel, Seigneux and Villars-Bramard merged on 1 July 2011 into the new... |
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| Coppet Coppet Coppet is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Coppet is first mentioned in 1294 as Copetum. In 1347 it was mentioned as Copet.-Geography:... |
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| Cossonay Cossonay Cossonay is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of Morges.-History:Cossonay has both Roman ruins and medieval graves. The first documentation of the settlement dates from 1096 under the name Cochoniacum... |
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| Cotterd (Bellerive Bellerive, Switzerland Bellerive is a former municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The municipalities of Bellerive, Chabrey, Constantine, Montmagny, Mur , Vallamand and Villars-le-Grand merged on 1 July 2011 into the new municipality of Vully-les-Lacs.-Geography:Bellerive has an... ) |
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| Cuarnens Cuarnens Cuarnens is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Cuarnens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 64.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 30.3% is forested... |
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| Denezy Denezy Denezy is a municipality in the district of Gros-de-Vaud in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Denezy is first mentioned in 929 as villare Donaciaco. In 1142 it was mentioned as Danisei.-Geography:... |
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| Eclépens Eclépens Eclépens is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Eclépens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 52.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 26.2% is forested... |
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| Epesses Epesses Epesses is a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron on Lake Geneva. It is noted for its wine production.... |
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| Etoy Etoy Etoy is a European digital art group. Etoy won several international awards including the Prix Ars Electronica in 1996. Their main slogan is: "leaving reality behind."... |
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| Féchy Féchy Féchy is a municipality located in the district of Morges of the Swiss canton of Vaud, in Romandy, the French-speaking part of the country.-Geography:... |
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| Ferreyres Ferreyres Ferreyres is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-History:Ferreyres is first mentioned in 814 as Forrarias. In 1011 it was mentioned as Ferrieris.-Geography:... |
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| Flendruz (Rougemont Rougemont, Switzerland Rougemont is a municipality in the Pays-d'Enhaut of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Rougemont is first mentioned in 1115 as Rubeus Mons and Rogemot. The name of the village also appears in various forms in medieval chronicles: Rubeimontis, Rogemont, Rubeo monte, Rogo mons, and Rojomont... ) |
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| Gimel Gimel, Switzerland Gimel is a municipality in the Swiss the canton Vaud, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Gimel has an area, , of . Of this area, or 32.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 61.7% is forested... |
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| Givrins Givrins Givrins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Givrins is first mentioned about 1087 as Givriacus. In 1145 it was mentioned as Gevrins and in 1155-85 as Givriacum.-Geography:... |
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| Grandcour Grandcour Grandcour is a municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Grandcour has an area, , of . Of this area, or 78.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 14.4% is forested... |
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| Grandvaux Grandvaux Grandvaux is a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron. The municipalities of Cully, Epesses, Grandvaux, Riex and Villette merged on 1 July 2011 into the new municipality of Bourg-en-Lavaux.-History:... |
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| Granges-près-Marnand Granges-près-Marnand Granges-près-Marnand is a former municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The municipalities of Cerniaz, Combremont-le-Grand, Combremont-le-Petit, Granges-près-Marnand, Marnand, Sassel, Seigneux and Villars-Bramard merged on 1 July 2011 into the new... |
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| Gryon Gryon Gryon is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-Geography:Gryon has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.3% is forested... |
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| Haras fédéral (Avenches Avenches Avenches is a Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Broye-Vully.-History:The roots of Avenches go back to the Celts... ) |
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| Huémoz (Ollon Ollon Ollon is a municipality in the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, sited in the foothills of the mountains to the south-east of the Lake of Geneva. The old German language name Olun is no longer used.-History:... ) |
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| Jouxtens-Mézery Jouxtens-Mézery Jouxtens-Mézery is a municipality in the district of Lausanne in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is a suburb of the city of Lausanne.-History:Jouxtens is first mentioned in 1185 as Jotens. Mézery is first mentioned in 929 as Masiriaco.... |
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| L'Etivaz L'Etivaz L'Etivaz is a hard Swiss cheese made from raw cow’s milk named after the place it comes from. L'Etivaz is a hard Swiss cheese made from raw cow’s milk named after the place it comes from. L'Etivaz is a hard Swiss cheese made from raw cow’s milk named after the place it comes from. (L'Etivaz is a... (Château-d'Œx Château-d'Œx Château-d'Œx is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut.-Prehistoric settlements:... ) |
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| L'Isle L'Isle L'Isle is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-History:L'Isle is first mentioned in 1216 as Chablie. In 1299 it was mentioned as Insula de Chablie and in 1324 as Lylaz.-Geography:... |
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| La Forclaz La Forclaz La Forclaz is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.... (Ormont-Dessous Ormont-Dessous Ormont-Dessous is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-History:Ormont-Dessous is first mentioned in 1200 as Ormont. In 1564 it was mentioned as Bas-Ormont. The German name Ormund is no longer used.-Geography:Ormont-Dessous has an area, , of... ) |
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| La Ville (Ormont-Dessus Ormont-Dessus Ormont-Dessus is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-History:Ormont-Dessus is first mentioned in 1200 as Ormont. The German name of Ormund is no longer used.-Geography:... ) |
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| Lausanne Lausanne Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west... |
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| Lavigny Lavigny, Vaud Lavigny is a municipality in the district of Morges of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.-Geography:Lavigny has an area, , of . Of this area, or 81.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 5.0% is forested... |
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| Le Bévieux (Bex Bex Bex is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle. It is a few miles south of its sister town municipality of Aigle.-The Bex Salt Mine:Bex is the site of a famous salt mine.... ) |
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| Le Lieu Le Lieu Le Lieu is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois.-History:Le Lieu is first mentioned in 1155 as loco dompni Poncii heremite. In 1408 it was mentioned as le Lieu Poncet... |
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| Le Pont (L'Abbaye L'Abbaye L'Abbaye is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district. It takes its name from Lac de Joux Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery.-History:... ) |
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| Le Séchey Le Sechey Le Séchey is a part of Le Lieu, a municipality in the La Vallée district in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.... (Le Lieu Le Lieu Le Lieu is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois.-History:Le Lieu is first mentioned in 1155 as loco dompni Poncii heremite. In 1408 it was mentioned as le Lieu Poncet... ) |
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| Le Sentier Le Sentier Le Sentier is a village in the Vallée de Joux in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Part of the municipality Le Chenit, the village has 3,000 inhabitants.... (Le Chenit Le Chenit Le Chenit is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the Vallée de Joux.-Geography:... ) |
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| Le Solliat (Le Chenit Le Chenit Le Chenit is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the Vallée de Joux.-Geography:... ) |
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| Les Posses (Bex Bex Bex is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle. It is a few miles south of its sister town municipality of Aigle.-The Bex Salt Mine:Bex is the site of a famous salt mine.... ) |
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| Leysin Leysin Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-History:Leysin is first mentioned around 1231-32 as Leissins. In 1352 it was mentioned as Leisins.-Geography:... |
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| Lonay Lonay Lonay is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.-History:Lonay is first mentioned around 1152-60 as Lonna. In 1177 it was mentioned as Losnay.-Geography:... |
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| Lovatens Lovatens Lovatens is a municipality in the district Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Lovatens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 78.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 17.9% is forested... |
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| Lucens Lucens Lucens is a municipality in the Broye-Vully district in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Lucens is first mentioned in 964 as in villa Losingus. It was formerly known by the German name Losingen.... |
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| Luins Luins Luins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Luins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 74.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 11.2% is forested... |
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| Lutry Lutry Lutry is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the Lavaux-Oron.-History:Lutry is first mentioned in 908 as in Lustraco villam. In 1124 it was mentioned as monasterium Sancti Martini cum villa quae dicitur Lustriacus and in 1147 it was Lustriey.-Prehistory:In 1835 and again in... |
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| Marchissy Marchissy Marchissy is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It is located in the district of Nyon.-Geography:Marchissy has an area, , of . Of this area, or 31.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 64.8% is forested... |
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| Mex Mex, Vaud Mex is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Gros-de-Vaud.-Geography:Mex has an area, , of . Of this area, or 55.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 29.3% is forested... |
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| Mollens Mollens, Vaud Mollens is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It is located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Mollens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 50.5% is forested... |
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| Montet Montet thumb|left|MontetMontet is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-Geography:Montet has an area, , of . Of this area, or 70.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 20.1% is forested... (Cudrefin Cudrefin Cudrefin is a municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:thumb|left|CudrefinCudrefin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 60.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 22.8% is forested... ) |
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| Montreux Montreux Montreux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is located on Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps and has a population, , of and nearly 90,000 in the agglomeration.- History :... |
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| Mont-sur-Rolle Mont-sur-Rolle Mont-sur-Rolle is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located 2–3 km from the shores of Lac Léman , above the lake-side town of Rolle... |
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| Morges Morges Morges is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges and is also the seat of the district.-History:... |
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| Moudon Moudon Moudon is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was the seat of the district of Moudon and is now in the Broye-Vully district.-History:... |
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| Nyon Nyon Nyon is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located some 25 kilometers north east of Geneva's city centre, and since the 1970s it has become part of the Geneva metropolitan area. It lies on the shores of Lake Geneva, and is the seat of the district of... |
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| Ogens Ogens Ogens is a municipality in the district of Gros-de-Vaud in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Ogens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 61.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 30.2% is forested... |
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| Ollon Ollon Ollon is a municipality in the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, sited in the foothills of the mountains to the south-east of the Lake of Geneva. The old German language name Olun is no longer used.-History:... |
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| Orny Orny, Vaud Orny is a municipality in the district of Morges of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Orny has an area, , of . Of this area, or 75.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 16.0% is forested... |
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| Oron-le-Châtel Oron-le-Châtel Oron-le-Châtel is a municipality in the district of Lavaux-Oron in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Oron-le-Châtel has an area, , of . Of this area, or 54.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 30.2% is forested... |
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| Pampigny Pampigny Pampigny is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Pampigny is first mentioned in 1141 as Pampiniaco.-Geography:... |
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| Payerne Payerne Payerne is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It was the seat of the district of Payerne, and is now part of the district of Broye-Vully.... |
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| Perroy Perroy Perroy is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Perroy is may have been first mentioned in 910 as Prihoiam though that identification is disputed. In 1172 it was mentioned as Perrueis.-Geography:... |
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| Poudrerie fédérale (Aubonne Aubonne Aubonne is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:The municipality was settled very early. The oldest remains are from the Bronze Age. From Roman times, there remain foundations of villas, and from early medieval times, graves.The first documentation... ) |
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| Prangins Prangins Prangins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Geneva.-Geography:Prangins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 54.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.1% is forested... |
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| Pully Pully Pully is a municipality in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.It is one of the eastern suburbs of the city of Lausanne, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and at the foot of the vineyards of Lavaux on the road to Vevey and Montreux.-Prehistory:In 1826 a... |
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| Riex Riex Riex is a former municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.The municipalities of Cully, Epesses, Grandvaux, Riex and Villette merged on 1 July 2011 into the new municipality of Bourg-en-Lavaux.-Geography:Riex has an area, , of... |
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| Rivaz Rivaz Rivaz is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.-Geography:Rivaz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 67.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 0.0% is forested... |
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| Rolle Rolle Rolle is a municipality in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was the seat of the district of Rolle until 2006, when it became part of the district of Nyon. It is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Geneva between Nyon and Lausanne... |
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| Rossinière Rossinière Rossinière is a municipality in the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut district of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Rossinière has an area, , of . Of this area, or 38.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.6% is forested... |
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| Rougemont Rougemont, Switzerland Rougemont is a municipality in the Pays-d'Enhaut of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Rougemont is first mentioned in 1115 as Rubeus Mons and Rogemot. The name of the village also appears in various forms in medieval chronicles: Rubeimontis, Rogemont, Rubeo monte, Rogo mons, and Rojomont... |
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| Saint-Livres Saint-Livres Saint-Livres is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Saint-Livres has an area, , of . Of this area, or 49.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 42.9% is forested... |
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| Saint-Prex Saint-Prex Saint-Prex is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.In 1973, St-Prex was awarded the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-History:... |
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| Saint-Saphorin Saint-Saphorin Saint-Saphorin is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.-Geography:Saint-Saphorin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 56.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 11.2% is forested... |
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| Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges is a former municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.The villages of Colombier, Monnaz and Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges merged on 1 July 2011 into the municipality of Echichens.-Geography:... |
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| La Sarraz La Sarraz La Sarraz is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:La Sarraz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 48.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.0% is forested... |
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| Sassel Sassel Sassel is a former municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The villages of Cerniaz , Combremont-le-Grand, Combremont-le-Petit, Granges-près-Marnand, Marnand, Sassel, Seigneux and Villars-Bramard merged on 1 July 2011 into the new municipality of... |
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| Savuit (Lutry Lutry Lutry is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the Lavaux-Oron.-History:Lutry is first mentioned in 908 as in Lustraco villam. In 1124 it was mentioned as monasterium Sancti Martini cum villa quae dicitur Lustriacus and in 1147 it was Lustriey.-Prehistory:In 1835 and again in... ) |
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| Tartegnin Tartegnin Tartegnin is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Tartegnin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 38.5% is forested... |
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| Taveyanne (Gryon Gryon Gryon is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-Geography:Gryon has an area, , of . Of this area, or 28.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 52.3% is forested... ) |
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| Territet/Veytaux (Montreux et Veytaux) | urbanized village | |
| Trey Trey, Vaud Trey is a municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Trey has an area, , of . Of this area, or 71.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 17.6% is forested... |
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| Treytorrens Treytorrens Treytorrens is a municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Treytorrens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 75.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 20.8% is forested... |
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| Treytorrens Treytorrens Treytorrens is a municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Treytorrens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 75.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 20.8% is forested... (Puidoux Puidoux Puidoux is a municipality in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.-History:Puidoux is first mentioned in 1134 as Puidos. It was part of Saint-Saphorin until 1810 when it became an independent municipality.... ) |
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| Vallamand-Dessous (Bellerive Bellerive, Switzerland Bellerive is a former municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The municipalities of Bellerive, Chabrey, Constantine, Montmagny, Mur , Vallamand and Villars-le-Grand merged on 1 July 2011 into the new municipality of Vully-les-Lacs.-Geography:Bellerive has an... ) |
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| Vernand-Dessus (Lausanne Lausanne Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west... ) |
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| Vers-l'Eglise (Ormont-Dessus Ormont-Dessus Ormont-Dessus is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-History:Ormont-Dessus is first mentioned in 1200 as Ormont. The German name of Ormund is no longer used.-Geography:... ) |
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| Vevey Vevey Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva, near Lausanne.It was the seat of the district of the same name until 2006, and is now part of the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District... |
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| Veyges (Leysin Leysin Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-History:Leysin is first mentioned around 1231-32 as Leissins. In 1352 it was mentioned as Leisins.-Geography:... ) |
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| Villarzel Villarzel Villarzel is a municipality in the district of Broye-Vully in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. On July 1, 2006, Villarzel incorporated the formerly independent municipalities of Rossens and Sédeilles.-Geography:... |
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| Villas Dubochet (Montreux Montreux Montreux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is located on Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps and has a population, , of and nearly 90,000 in the agglomeration.- History :... ) |
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| Villeneuve Villeneuve, Vaud Villeneuve is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-Geography:Villeneuve has an area, , of . Of this area, or 26.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 55.2% is forested... |
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| Vinzel Vinzel Vinzel is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Vinzel has an area, , of . Of this area, or 67.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 19.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 12.8% is settled .Of the built up area, housing and... |
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| Vufflens-la-Ville Vufflens-la-Ville Vufflens-la-Ville is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Gros-de-Vaud.-Geography:Vufflens-la-Ville has an area, , of . Of this area, or 61.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 23.0% is forested... |
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| Vufflens-le-Château Vufflens-le-Château Vufflens-le-Château is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Vufflens-le-Château has an area, , of . Of this area, or 69.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.1% is forested... |
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| Vullierens Vullierens Vullierens is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges. Vullierens is known for its castle, iris gardens and banqueting center "Portes des Iris".-Geography:... |
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| Yens Yens Yens is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Yens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 54.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 38.5% is forested... |
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| Yvorne/Vers Morey | village | |
| Albinen Albinen Albinen is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Albinen is first mentioned in 1224 as Albignun. Later, it was known as Albinnon or by its french name Arbignon.-Geography:... |
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| Ammere/Gadme/Wiler (Blitzingen Blitzingen Blitzingen is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blitzingen has an area, , of . Of this area, 36.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.3% is forested... ) |
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| Ayer Ayer, Switzerland Ayer is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009 with neighboring Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint Jean, Saint-Luc and Vissoie to form the municipality of Anniviers.... |
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| Barmüli (Visperterminen Visperterminen Visperterminen is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Visperterminen is first mentioned in the 11th Century as Termenum. In 1221 it was mentioned as Terminum.-Geography:... ) |
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| Bidermatten (Saas Balen) | hamlet | |
| Biel | village | |
| Bitzinen (Visperterminen Visperterminen Visperterminen is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Visperterminen is first mentioned in the 11th Century as Termenum. In 1221 it was mentioned as Terminum.-Geography:... ) |
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| Blatten Blatten Blatten is a municipality in the district of Westlich Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blatten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.4% is settled and 81.1% is unproductive land.It lies... |
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| Blatten Blatten Blatten is a municipality in the district of Westlich Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blatten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.4% is settled and 81.1% is unproductive land.It lies... (Naters Naters Naters is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Naters has an area, , of . Of this area, 16.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested... ) |
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| Bodma (Bellwald Bellwald Bellwald is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Bellwald was first used to refer to the nearby mountain Bellwald is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Bellwald was first used to refer to the... ) |
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| Bodmen (Blitzingen Blitzingen Blitzingen is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blitzingen has an area, , of . Of this area, 36.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.3% is forested... ) |
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| Bodmen (Mund Mund Mund is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Mund is first mentioned in 1259 as Munt. Until about 1800 it was normally known as Wyler and the last mention of that name was in 1850.-Geography:... ) |
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| Bourg-Saint-Pierre Bourg-Saint-Pierre Bourg-Saint-Pierre is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:... |
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| Bramois (Sion Sion, Switzerland Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais. it had a population of .Landmarks include the Basilique de Valère and Château de Tourbillon. Sion has an airfield for civilian and military use, which, because of its location in a valley, causes a reasonable amount of noise pollution. FC Sion... ) |
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| Branson (Fully Fully Fully is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Fully has an area, , of . Of this area, 30.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 5.7% is settled and 36.2% is unproductive land.It is on the... ) |
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| Brig Brig A brig is a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. During the Age of Sail, brigs were seen as fast and manoeuvrable and were used as both naval warships and merchant vessels. They were especially popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries... |
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| Bruson (Bagnes Bagnes Bagnes is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.With an area of , Bagnes used to be the largest municipality of Switzerland until the formation of Glarus Süd in 2011.-History:... ) |
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| Burge Burge Burge may refer to:*Albert Burge , Australian Rugby player*Billy Burge , an American pool player*Cliff Burge, a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne*Constance M... (Törbel Törbel Törbel is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The highest point is the peak of the Augstbordhorns at .-Geography:... ) |
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| Le Châble Le Châble Le Châble is a village in Bagnes, Valais, Switzerland below the ski resort of Verbier.The local St. Bernard Express Train runs from Martigny and finishes in Le Châble. This service is regularly used by tourists from Geneva airport on route to Verbier... (Bagnes Bagnes Bagnes is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.With an area of , Bagnes used to be the largest municipality of Switzerland until the formation of Glarus Süd in 2011.-History:... ) |
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| Commeire (Orsières Orsières Orsières is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Orsières has an area, , of . Of this area, 16.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 25.2% is forested... ) |
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| Conthey-Bourg/St-Séverin (Conthey Conthey Conthey is a municipality in the district of Conthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Conthey is first mentioned about 800 as curtis Contextis. In 1146 it was mentioned as ecclesiam de Plano Contesio.-Geography:... ) |
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| Eggen Eggen -People named Eggen:*Arnljot Eggen , Norwegian poet*Dan Eggen, Norwegian footballer*David Eggen, Canadian politician*Eystein Eggen, Norwegian author laureate*Gjermund Eggen, Norwegian cross country skier*Jo Eggen, Norwegian Contemporary poet... (Betten Betten Betten is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Betten has an area, , of . Of this area, 15.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 12.0% is forested... ) |
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| Eggen Eggen -People named Eggen:*Arnljot Eggen , Norwegian poet*Dan Eggen, Norwegian footballer*David Eggen, Canadian politician*Eystein Eggen, Norwegian author laureate*Gjermund Eggen, Norwegian cross country skier*Jo Eggen, Norwegian Contemporary poet... (Simplon Simplon, Valais Simplon is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:... ) |
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| Eischoll Eischoll Eischoll is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Eischoll is first mentioned in 1250 as Oiselz. In 1336 it was mentioned as Oysol and in 1418 as Eysoll.-Geography:... |
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| Eisten Eisten Eisten is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Eisten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 23.9% is forested... |
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| Eisten Eisten Eisten is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Eisten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 23.9% is forested... (Blatten Blatten Blatten is a municipality in the district of Westlich Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blatten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.4% is settled and 81.1% is unproductive land.It lies... ) |
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| Ernen Ernen Ernen is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 2005 Ernen incorporated the formerly independent municipalities of Ausserbinn, Mühlebach, and Steinhaus.... |
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| Erschmatt Erschmatt Erschmatt is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Erschmatt is first mentioned in 1328 as Huers. In 1357 it was mentioned as Hoers.-Geography:... |
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| Evionnaz Evionnaz Evionnaz is a municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Evionnaz is first mentioned in 1263 as Eviona. It became an independent municipality in 1822, when it separated from Saint-Maurice.-Geography:... |
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| Evolène Evolène Evolène is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Evolène is first mentioned in 1250 as Ewelina. In 1444 it was mentioned as in loco de Evolena.- Avalanches of the 21st of February, 1999 :... |
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| Fäld (Binn Binn Binn is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.The Binn valley is known for its rich mineral deposits, some types of which are unique to the area. The notable Lengenbach Quarry is in Binn.... ) |
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| Feld Feld Feld is a surname and may refer to:* Bernard T. Feld* Fritz Feld* Jindřich Feld, Czech composer* Judy Feld Carr* Kenneth Feld* Marc Bolan * Zieg Feld* Dart Feld... (Törbel Törbel Törbel is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The highest point is the peak of the Augstbordhorns at .-Geography:... ) |
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| Feschel | village | |
| Finhaut Finhaut Finhaut is a municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Finhaut has an area, , of . Of this area, 3.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 26.3% is forested... |
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| Fontenelle (Bagnes Bagnes Bagnes is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.With an area of , Bagnes used to be the largest municipality of Switzerland until the formation of Glarus Süd in 2011.-History:... ) |
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| Geschinen | village | |
| Gletsch (Oberwald) | special case | |
| Gluringen | village | |
| Goppisberg | village | |
| Grand St-Bernard (Bourg-St-Pierre) | special case | |
| Greich | village | |
| Grengiols Grengiols Grengiols is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Grengiols is first mentioned in 1052 as Graneirolis. In 1228 it was mentioned as Griniruel and in 1297 as Graniols. The name probably comes from the Latin word graneirolas meaning a small... |
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| Grimentz Grimentz Grimentz is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009 with neighboring Ayer, Chandolin, Saint Jean, Saint-Luc and Vissoie to form the municipality of Anniviers.-History:... |
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| Les Haudères (Evolène Evolène Evolène is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Evolène is first mentioned in 1250 as Ewelina. In 1444 it was mentioned as in loco de Evolena.- Avalanches of the 21st of February, 1999 :... ) |
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| Hérémence Hérémence Hérémence is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Hérémence has an area, , of . Of this area, 18.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested... |
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| Isérables Isérables Isérables is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Isérables is first mentioned in 1227 as Aserablos. In 1324 it was mentioned as Yserablo.-Geography:... |
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| Kippel Kippel Kippel is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Kippel has an area, , of . Of this area, or 23.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 35.3% is forested... |
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| Lana (Evolène Evolène Evolène is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Evolène is first mentioned in 1250 as Ewelina. In 1444 it was mentioned as in loco de Evolena.- Avalanches of the 21st of February, 1999 :... ) |
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| Lens Lens, Valais Lens is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Lens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 36.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.4% is forested... |
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| Leuk Leuk Leuk is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.Since it controls access to the Gemmi Pass, it had some importance from the time of Roman Raetia. The Leukerbad thermal baths are just North of Leuk, towards the pass... |
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| Liddes Liddes Liddes is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Liddes has an area, , of . Of this area, 33.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while 23.8% is forested... |
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| Mâche/Mâchette (Hérémence Hérémence Hérémence is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Hérémence has an area, , of . Of this area, 18.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested... ) |
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| Martigny-Bourg (Martigny) | town | |
| Martigny-Ville (Martigny) | city | |
| Mase Mase Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker... |
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| Médières (Bagnes Bagnes Bagnes is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.With an area of , Bagnes used to be the largest municipality of Switzerland until the formation of Glarus Süd in 2011.-History:... ) |
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| Miéville Miéville Miéville is a surname shared by several people:*Anne-Marie Miéville- Swiss filmmaker*China Miéville- English fantasy fiction writer*Yves Miéville- Swiss football player... (Vernayaz Vernayaz Vernayaz is a municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.-History:In 1913 the municipality was created when it separated from Salvan.-Geography:... ) |
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| Mühlebach | village | |
| Münster Münster Münster is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also capital of the local government region Münsterland... |
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| Naters Naters Naters is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Naters has an area, , of . Of this area, 16.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested... |
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| Neubrück (Stalden) | special case | |
| Niedergesteln Niedergesteln Niedergesteln is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Niedergesteln is first mentioned around 1179-84 as Chastellon. In 1224 it was mentioned as Castellion. The municipality was formerly known by its French name Châtillon-le-Bas, however, that... |
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| Niederhäusern (Visperterminen Visperterminen Visperterminen is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Visperterminen is first mentioned in the 11th Century as Termenum. In 1221 it was mentioned as Terminum.-Geography:... ) |
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| Niederwald Niederwald, Switzerland Niederwald is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Niederwald has an area, , of . Of this area, 34.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 43.8% is forested... |
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| Obergesteln Obergesteln Obergesteln is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.Obergesteln was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Oberwald and Ulrichen to form the municipality Obergoms.... |
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| Oberstalden (Visperterminen Visperterminen Visperterminen is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Visperterminen is first mentioned in the 11th Century as Termenum. In 1221 it was mentioned as Terminum.-Geography:... ) |
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| Pinsec (St-Jean Saint-Jean, Switzerland Saint-Jean is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009 with neighboring Ayer, Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint-Luc and Vissoie to form the municipality of Anniviers.... ) |
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| Plan Cerisier (Martigny-Combe Martigny-Combe Martigny-Combe is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Martigny-Combe is first mentioned in 1841 as La Combe. In 1844 it was first mentioned as Martigny-Combe.-Geography:... ) |
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| Rarner Chumma (Raron Raron Raron is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Raron is first mentioned around 1101-1200 as Rarogni... ) |
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| Raron Raron Raron is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Raron is first mentioned around 1101-1200 as Rarogni... |
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| Reckingen | village | |
| Ritzingen | village | |
| Saillon Saillon Saillon is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Saillon is first mentioned in 1052 as castellum Psallionis. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Schellon, however, that name is no longer used.-Geography:Saillon has an area, , of... |
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| Saint-Gingolph Saint-Gingolph Saint-Gingolph is a small town situated on the south bank of Lake Geneva . It sits at the Franco-Swiss frontier, and is administratively divided into Saint-Gingolph, Switzerland and Saint-Gingolph, Haute-Savoie . Its name is derived from the eighth century saint Gangulphus, who is said to have... |
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| Saint-Jean Saint-Jean, Switzerland Saint-Jean is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009 with neighboring Ayer, Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint-Luc and Vissoie to form the municipality of Anniviers.... |
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| Saint-Maurice | city | |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Clages Saint-Pierre-de-Clages Saint-Pierre-de-Clages is a village in Switzerland. It is located in the French speaking part of The Valais in the municipality of Chamoson.The village of Saint-Pierre-de-Clages was joined with the municipality of Chamoson in 1376... (Chamoson Chamoson Chamoson is a municipality in the district of Conthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Chamoson is first mentioned in 1050 as Camusia. In 1233 it was mentioned as Scamosun.-Geography:... ) |
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| Sarreyer (Bagnes Bagnes Bagnes is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.With an area of , Bagnes used to be the largest municipality of Switzerland until the formation of Glarus Süd in 2011.-History:... ) |
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| Schmidigehischere (Binn Binn Binn is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.The Binn valley is known for its rich mineral deposits, some types of which are unique to the area. The notable Lengenbach Quarry is in Binn.... ) |
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| Selkingen | village | |
| Sembrancher Sembrancher Sembrancher is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Sembrancher is first mentioned in 1177 as Sancti Pancratii de Branchi. Its German name St Branschier is no longer used.-Geography:... |
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| Sierre Sierre Sierre is the capital of the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of 14,355.It is situated on the French–German language border of the canton of Wallis... |
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| Simplon-Dorf (Simplon Simplon, Valais Simplon is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:... ) |
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| Simplon-Pass (Simplon Simplon, Valais Simplon is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:... ) |
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| Sion Sion, Switzerland Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais. it had a population of .Landmarks include the Basilique de Valère and Château de Tourbillon. Sion has an airfield for civilian and military use, which, because of its location in a valley, causes a reasonable amount of noise pollution. FC Sion... |
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| Stalden | village | |
| Törbel Törbel Törbel is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The highest point is the peak of the Augstbordhorns at .-Geography:... |
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| Le Trétien (Salvan Salvan, Switzerland Salvan is a municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.-History:Salvan is first mentioned in 1018 as cum Silvano. Around 1025-31 it was mentioned as in monte Salvano. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Scharwang, however, that name is... ) |
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| Turtig/Wandfluh (Raron Raron Raron is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Raron is first mentioned around 1101-1200 as Rarogni... , Bürchen Bürchen Bürchen is a municipality in the district of Raron in the German speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:... , Eischoll Eischoll Eischoll is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Eischoll is first mentioned in 1250 as Oiselz. In 1336 it was mentioned as Oysol and in 1418 as Eysoll.-Geography:... ) |
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| Turtmann Turtmann Turtmann is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Turtmann is first mentioned in 1050 as Curtmannonis. In 1210 it was mentioned as Torthemanei and Tortemagny.... |
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| Ulrichen | village | |
| Unterstalden (Visperterminen Visperterminen Visperterminen is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-History:Visperterminen is first mentioned in the 11th Century as Termenum. In 1221 it was mentioned as Terminum.-Geography:... ) |
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| Vens (Vollèges Vollèges Vollèges is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Vollèges has an area, , of . Of this area, 24.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 56.1% is forested... ) |
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| Venthône Venthône Venthône is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Venthône has an area, , of . Of this area, or 44.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.9% is forested... |
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| Vionnaz Vionnaz Vionnaz is a municipality in the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Vionnaz has an area, , of . Of this area, or 30.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 54.7% is forested... |
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| Visp Visp Visp is the capital of the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Visp has an area, , of . Of this area, 17.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 59.7% is forested... |
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| Vissoie Vissoie Vissoie is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais.The village became an independent municipality in 1905 when it split from the municipalities of Ayer and Grimentz. However, on 1 January 2009 it merged with neighboring Ayer, Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint Jean and Saint-Luc... |
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| Vollèges Vollèges Vollèges is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Vollèges has an area, , of . Of this area, 24.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 56.1% is forested... |
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| Vouvry Vouvry Vouvry is a municipality in the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Vouvry has an area, , of . Of this area, or 36.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 38.4% is forested... |
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| Wasen (Bitsch Bitsch, Switzerland Bitsch is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Bitsch has an area, , of . Of this area, 22.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 49.9% is forested... ) |
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| Weissenried (Blatten Blatten Blatten is a municipality in the district of Westlich Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Blatten has an area, , of . Of this area, 9.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.4% is settled and 81.1% is unproductive land.It lies... ) |
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| Berchtwil (Risch Risch Risch-Rotkreuz is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland. Four villages belong to the municipality Risch-Rotkreuz. On the 24th of November, 2007, the name of the municipality changed from Risch to Risch-Rotkreuz... ) |
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| Cham Cham, Switzerland Cham is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Location:Cham has an area, , of . Of this area, 63.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 13.2% is forested... |
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| Kloster Frauental (Cham Cham, Switzerland Cham is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Location:Cham has an area, , of . Of this area, 63.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 13.2% is forested... ) |
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| Kloster Gubel (Menzingen Menzingen Menzingen is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Geography:Menzingen has an area, , of . Of this area, 62.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 28.3% is forested... ) |
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| Hofsiedlungslandschaft Schwand (Menzingen Menzingen Menzingen is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Geography:Menzingen has an area, , of . Of this area, 62.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 28.3% is forested... , Neuheim Neuheim Neuheim is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-History:Neuheim is first mentioned in 1080 as Niuheim. In 1173 the parish church of St. Blasien was built and Neuheim became the center of the parish of Neuheim. The parish was originally part of Einsiedeln and in 1363 was transferred... ) |
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| Fabrikanlage Lorzenweid (Cham Cham, Switzerland Cham is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Location:Cham has an area, , of . Of this area, 63.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 13.2% is forested... ) |
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| Meisterswil/Talacher (Hünenberg Hünenberg Hünenberg is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-History:Hünenberg is first mentioned in 1173 as de Hunberg, though this document is considered a forgery. In 1185 it was mentioned as de Hunoberg and in 1239 as de Hunaberc.... ) |
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| Neuägeri (Unterägeri Unterägeri Unterägeri is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-History:Oberägeri is first mentioned in 1150 as Agregia. In 1538 it was mentioned as Ober Egere.The first church in the valley was built in 876... ) |
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| Niederwil (Cham Cham, Switzerland Cham is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Location:Cham has an area, , of . Of this area, 63.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 13.2% is forested... ) |
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| Schönfels/Felsenegg, ehem. Hotelanlagen (Zug Zug Zug , is a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish.The city of Zug is located in the Canton of Zug and is its capital... ) |
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| Spinnerei an der Lorze (Baar Baar, Switzerland Baar is a village in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-Geography:Baar has an area, , of . Of this area, 55% is used for agricultural purposes, while 24.5% is forested... ) |
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| St. Wolfgang/Wart (Hünenberg Hünenberg Hünenberg is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-History:Hünenberg is first mentioned in 1173 as de Hunberg, though this document is considered a forgery. In 1185 it was mentioned as de Hunoberg and in 1239 as de Hunaberc.... ) |
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| Ufersiedlungslandschaft Risch/Buonas (Risch Risch Risch-Rotkreuz is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland. Four villages belong to the municipality Risch-Rotkreuz. On the 24th of November, 2007, the name of the municipality changed from Risch to Risch-Rotkreuz... ) |
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| Zug Zug Zug , is a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish.The city of Zug is located in the Canton of Zug and is its capital... |
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| Andelfingen Andelfingen, Switzerland Andelfingen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Andelfingen is first mentioned in 1248 as Andelfingon. Until 1970, it was known as Grossandelfingen.-Geography:... |
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| Bauma Bauma Bauma is a municipality in the district of Pfäffikon in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland.-Geography:Bauma has an area of . Of this area, 35.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 54.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 8.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Berg am Irchel Berg am Irchel Berg am Irchel is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Berg am Irchel is first mentioned around 1100 as Berga. In 1243 it was mentioned as Berge.-Geography:... |
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| Blitterswil/Juckern | special case | |
| Bocken Landgut | special case | |
| Bülach Bülach Bülach is a municipality in Switzerland in the canton of Zurich, located in the district of the same name, and belongs to the Glatt Valley .-History:Bülach is first mentioned in 811 as Pulacha... |
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| Burg (Meilen Meilen Meilen is a municipality in the district of Meilen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.- History :Archaeological findings in Meilen date back more than 4,000 years. In January 1854 the level of lake Zürich was particularly low and the locals took the chance to gain some land... ) |
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| Dägerlen Dägerlen Dägerlen is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Dägerlen is first mentioned in the 14th Century as Tegerlo. During the 13th Century, Rutschwil was the fief of a Kyburg. It was held by a ministerialis or unfree knight in service of the... |
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| Dürstelen | hamlet | |
| Eglisau Eglisau Eglisau is a municipality in the district of Bülach in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Eglisau is first mentioned in 892 as several independent farm houses known as Ouwa. In 1238 it was mentioned as Owe, in 1304 as ze Seglinger Owe, in 1332 as ze Eglins Owe and in 1352 as ze... |
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| Elgg mit Schloss | town | |
| Ellikon am Rhein | hamlet | |
| Feldbach/Schirmensee | special case | |
| Feuerthalen Feuerthalen Feuerthalen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. Langwiesen also belongs to the same municipality.-History:... |
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| Freudwil | hamlet | |
| Girsberg mit Schloss | hamlet | |
| Glattfelden Glattfelden Glattfelden is a municipality in the district of Bülach in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland, and belongs to the Glatt Valley .-Geography:... |
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| Greifensee Greifensee Greifensee is a small lake in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.- Geography :Lake Greifen is located to the northeast of the city of Zurich, separated by the Pfannenstiel from Lake Zürich... |
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| Grossholz/Grüt (Mettmenstetten Mettmenstetten Mettmenstetten is a village in the district of Affoltern in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Origin of the name:The town took its name from being "In the middle". It was listed as being in the middle of two other locations... ) |
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| Grundhof/Mörsburg | hamlet | |
| Gründisau | hamlet | |
| Grüningen Grüningen Grüningen is a village in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.In 1976, Grüningen received the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-History:... |
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| Guntalingen | village | |
| Hauptikon | hamlet | |
| Hermatswil | hamlet | |
| Hinter-Uttenberg | hamlet | |
| Horgen Horgen Horgen is a village in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.It is one of the larger towns along the south bank of the Lake of Zurich.- History :Horgen is also the type-site of Switzerland's middle Neolithic archaeological culture... |
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| Husen mit Schloss Wyden | hamlet | |
| Husertal | hamlet | |
| Spinnerei Jakobsthal (Bülach Bülach Bülach is a municipality in Switzerland in the canton of Zurich, located in the district of the same name, and belongs to the Glatt Valley .-History:Bülach is first mentioned in 811 as Pulacha... ) |
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| Kappel/Näfenhüser | special case | |
| Kirchinhard | village | |
| Kyburg Kyburg, Zurich Kyburg is a municipality in the district of Pfäffikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Kyburg has an area of . Of this area, 31.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 61% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 5.4% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Schloss Laufen | special case | |
| Lützelsee Lützelsee Lützelsee is a lake north of Hombrechtikon, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.13 km².-External links:* website about the lake... |
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| Marthalen Marthalen Marthalen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Marthalen has an area of . Of this area, 49.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 39.4% is forested... |
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| Maschwanden Maschwanden Maschwanden is a village in the district of Affoltern in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Maschwanden is first mentioned in 1189 as Maswondon. The Baron of Eschenbach owned a castle and the village, near the current municipality, at that time. However, in 1308 Walter von Eschenbach... |
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| Mülenen (Richterswil Richterswil Richterswil is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Richterswil is first mentioned in 1265 as Richtliswile.During the 17th Century, a series of peasant revolts broke out across Switzerland... ) |
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| Mutzmalen Mutzmalen Muttzmalen is a small village near Stäfa, in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.... |
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| Neerach Neerach Neerach is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Neerach is first mentioned between 1160 and 1169 as Neracho. In 1149, Ried was mentioned as Riete.-Geography:... |
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| Neuthal | special case | |
| Oberrifferswil | village | |
| Oberstammheim Oberstammheim Oberstammheim is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland.-History:In 2009, archaeologists announced the discovery of an Iron Age tumulus burial, apparently of a Celtic nobleman... |
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| Oberteufen mit Schloss | special case | |
| Oetikon | urbanized village | |
| Oetwil an der Limmat Oetwil an der Limmat Oetwil an der Limmat is a municipality in the district of Dietikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland, located in the Limmat Valley .-Geography:... |
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| Ossingen Ossingen Ossingen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Ossingen has an area of . Of this area, 57.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 30% is forested... |
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| Otelfingen Otelfingen Otelfingen is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Otelfingen is first mentioned in 1044 as Otilingun though there is some debate about this identification. In 1079 it was mentioned as Notkerus de Otelfingen.-Geography:Otelfingen has an area of... |
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| Ottenhusen | hamlet | |
| Pfäffikon Pfäffikon, Zurich Pfäffikon is a municipality in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of the same name. It is not to be confused with Pfäffikon SZ on Lake Zurich but in the canton of Schwyz.-History:... |
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| Pfungen Pfungen Pfungen is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Pfungen has an area of . Of this area, 32.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 41.6% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 24% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Rafz Rafz Rafz is a municipality in the district of Bülach in the northwest of the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Rafz has an area of . Of this area, 52% is used for agricultural purposes, while 33.1% is forested... |
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| Regensberg Regensberg Regensberg is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is located just to the west of Dielsdorf, on a ridge of the Lägern .-History:... |
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| Rheinau mit Kloster und Klinik | special case | |
| Richterswil Richterswil Richterswil is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Richterswil is first mentioned in 1265 as Richtliswile.During the 17th Century, a series of peasant revolts broke out across Switzerland... |
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| Rudolfingen | village | |
| Rüti mit Untertann | urbanized village | |
| Landgut Schipf mit Seeuferhang | special case | |
| Seegräben Seegräben Seegräben is a municipality in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Seegräben has an area of . Of this area, 49.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 15.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 15.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... |
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| Stadel Städel The Städel, officially the Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie, is an art museum in Frankfurt am Main, with one of the most important collections in Germany.... |
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| Tüfenbach | hamlet | |
| Unterstammheim Unterstammheim Unterstammheim is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Unterstammheim has an area of . Of this area, 52.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 36.2% is forested... |
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| Uster Uster Uster is a city and capital of the district Uster in the Swiss Canton of Zürich.It is the third largest city in the Canton of Zürich, with over 30,000 inhabitants, and is one of the twenty largest cities in Switzerland... |
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| Wald Wald, Zurich Wald is a municipality in the district of Hinwil in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:Wald is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1217. In the year 1621 the municipality received market rights.... |
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| Waltalingen mit Schloss Schwandegg | village | |
| Wangen Wangen-Brüttisellen Wangen-Brüttisellen is a municipality in the district of Uster in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland, located in the Glatt Valley .-Geography:... |
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| Wasterkingen Wasterkingen Wasterkingen is a municipality in the district of Bülach in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-History:In 2002, Wasterkingen had his 900th birthday, the Wasterkingener celebrated a big party and there were a lot of interesting attractions to learn more about the history of this little... |
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| Weissenbach | hamlet | |
| Wellenau | hamlet | |
| Wiesendangen Wiesendangen Wiesendangen is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.-Geography:Wiesendangen has an area of . Of this area, 54.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while 25.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 19.8% is settled and the remainder is... |
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| Winikon Winikon Winikon is a municipality in the district of Sursee in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.On 1 January 2009 Winikon merged into the municipality of Triengen, the combined municipality is called Triengen.-Geography:... |
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| Winterthur Winterthur Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. It has the country's sixth largest population with an estimate of more than 100,000 people. In the local dialect and by its inhabitants, it is usually abbreviated to Winti... |
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