Mountainous Misnomer

Mountainous Misnomer. The Pilatusstrasse was named in 1896, but its namesake, the Pilatus mountain, is actually located near Lucerne, not Zurich. This unexpect…

Location: Pilatusstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

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The Pilatusstrasse was named in 1896, but its namesake, the Pilatus mountain, is actually located near Lucerne, not Zurich. This unexpected connection between two Swiss cities adds a layer of intrigue to the street's history.

Source: Der Piccoloweg | Die Pilatusbrücke (Hottingen) | Die Pilatusstrasse

Mountainous Misnomer — Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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