Fribourg (Switzerland)
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A pleasant capital of its canton, the city boasts an old town showcasing a stunning example of medieval, Gothic, and Baroque architecture.

Overview of Fribourg

A pleasant (French-German bilingual) capital of its canton, the city has an old town that showcases a stunning example of medieval, Gothic, and Baroque architecture.

Key facts

  • Type of place: small town.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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  • Local time: Heure : Fribourg (Switzerland).
  • Population: 38,829 inhabitants (2017).
  • Area: 9.3 km².
  • Altitude: from 541 to 691 m.

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