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Planning a trip to Switzerland? Don't miss Chur, the country's oldest city! Discover medieval streets, scenic cable cars, and amazing Swiss food in this charming Alpine destination. Save this local's guide for your Swiss itinerary! #Switzerland #SwissAlps #TravelGuide

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Settled over 5,000 years ago, Chur holds the title of the oldest (and one of the prettiest) towns in Switzerland. High up in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, sitting at 1,800 meters above sea level, the clear Alpine air is noticeably crisp and the mountain-spring water particularly delicious. In fact, there are 47 natural springs running under (and sometimes through) the cobbled streets of Chur, many of which have been redirected to this mountain town's 135 public stone fountains.

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After a hectic few weeks of backpacking and interrailing in June, I arrived in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and the gateway to the Alps. Seen as the bridge between Germany and Italy, plus as the starting point of the famous Bernina Express, Chur is dotted with leafy vineyards beautiful heritage buildings and surrounded...

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