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Day: September 30, 2026

Quintessentially Swiss: The Place of Origin and Me

September 30, 2026June 7, 2026 Lisa

The place of origin [German: Heimatort] is one of the most uniquely, quintessentially Swiss concepts. Between 1300 and 1500, it evolved slowly as the place where you were legally considered a citizen. If you fell on hard times that place… Read moreQuintessentially Swiss: The Place of Origin and Me

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