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The capital of the Grisons, Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland. According to recent excavations, the area had been inhabited as early as 3000 B.C. The Romans established a settlement in 15 B.C., naming it Curia Rhaetorum. In 450 B.C. a recently Christianized Chur became the see of a bishop. The town still has a bishop, but he no longer has the power of his medieval predecessors, who ruled virtually every aspect of life in Chur until 1526.
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AttractionsWander Picturebook Pathway
Arosa, Switzerland
Distance: 9.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: Themed trail with a picturebook story on panels along the trail. ... Read More
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Horsedrawn Carriage Rides
Klosters, Switzerland
Distance: 18.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Carriage rides go from town to the Swiss countryside. Destinations include Monbiel, Garfiun, and Schifer. ... Read More
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Old Town Chur
Chur, Switzerland
Distance: 1.5 mi. (from destination center) Description: In the Old Town a southern ambience becomes evident. Culinary delights are as refreshing as... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Chur
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Chur Vacation RentalsVilla in Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Stereo, Sundeck, TV, Toaster, Utensils
Ski Chalet in Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Sundeck, TV, Toaster, Utensils
chalet guesthouse
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 15
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels
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