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Capital of the Grisons, Switzerland
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Chur is the capital of Graubünden in south-eastern Switzerland.
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otherwise the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (German: Kathedrale St. Mariä Himmelfahrt)
A lovely, little park. It is a good place to relax and read a book because it is rather quiet there. There are not many people and it is not as popular as the Fontana Park or the Quaderwiese because it is outside the city. But there are many beautiful flowers in the garden.
One of the most beautiful and popular parks in Chur. There are many beautiful flowers and a fountain. Many people of all ages go there to relax, read a book, sunbathe, talk, or enjoy the atmosphere. On weekends in the summer, it is a good place to enjoy an ice-cream.
It is the largest and most popular park in Chur. In summer, people go sunbathing, play football, or relax there. A lot of teenagers go there during their breaks. They also go there before they go out. But the Quaderwiese is also an ideal place for families.
A very large and an ideal place for sports activities.
Cantonese cuisine.
Italian cuisine
By train
By rail from Zurich, which is 120 km away from the main train station.
By car
Chur is situated near the A13 motorway, heading northbound to Zurich, and connecting southbound with the A2 motorway towards Lugano and Milan.
Chur is a very small city; much of it is easily walkable. There are taxis and buses, which operate on five different routes. Driving in Chur is possible. However, the old town of Chur is car-free.
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