Fribourg
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Fribourg is a city in Switzerland that is also the canton's capital and economic center. The city was founded in 1157 by Herzog Berthold IV of Zaehringen. Fribourg is known for its cultural plurality, university, and bridges over the Sarine River that link the French-speaking part of Switzerland to the German-speaking part.
Fribourg offers a multitude of architectural sights. The Old Town, with Switzerland's best-preserved fortifications, is under a preservation order and there are still more than 200 Gothic-style houses to be admired. In addition there are aristocratic town houses, monuments, St. Niklaus cathedral and numerous churches.
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External links
- Fribourg's official Web site (http://www.fr.ch/ville-fribourg/)
- Fribourg's official tourist Web site (http://www.fribourgtourism.ch/default.asp?lang=e)
- Surroundings of Fribourg (http://www.pays-de-fribourg.ch/fo2/defaulte.htm)
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