Matterhorn's Name Evolution

Matterhorn's Name Evolution. The Matterhorn was first mentioned in medieval documents as 'Mons Silvus', and its name has since evolved into 'Cervin' in French…

Location: Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland

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The Matterhorn was first mentioned in medieval documents as 'Mons Silvus', and its name has since evolved into 'Cervin' in French and 'Cervino' in Italian.

Source: Le Cervin | À la rencontre de l'hiver zermattois, 1950-1955 - extrait | A la rencontre de l'hiver zermattois, 1950-1955 - extrait | Réception de la reine Juliana des Pays-Bas et du prince Bernhard par le conseiller d'Etat Karl Anthamatten et son épouse, aéroport de Sion, 1948 | Ruée de touristes à Zermatt, 1977 | Nordend Mont-Rose

Matterhorn's Name Evolution — Zermatt, Canton of Zurich

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