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Fribourg : Switzerland

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Fribourg (-French, German: Freiburg or Freiburg im echtland) is a city in the country of Switzerland and the capital of the Swiss Canton of Fribourg on the river Saane (French: Sarine).

History
The town was founded in 1157 by Berchtold IV von Zhringen. It has been a member of the Swiss Confederation since 1481.

Sights
Like its sister city Bern, Fribourg has preserved its medieval center as a whole that is now one of the largest in Europe. Consisting of the neighborhoods Bourg, Auge and Neuveville its old town is rich in fountains and churches dating from the 12th century until the 17th century. Its Gothic cathedral, reaching 76 meters in height, was built between 1283 and 1490. The fortifications of Fribourg form the most important medieval military architecture of Switzerland: 2 kilometers of ramparts, 14 towers and one big bulwark.

EducationUniversity of Fribourg

Schools and the University are bilingual French and German. It is possible to follow schools in either language at any level.

Famous Fribourgeois
Johannes Bapst, SJ, president of Boston College from 1863-1869

Miscellaneous
Canton and capital share the name but have different coat of arms.

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