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'''Brig''', known as Brig in |
'''Brig''', known as Brig in German and Briga in Italian, is a town in the [[Valais|canton of Valais]], in the commune of [[Brig-Glis]]. |
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== Toponymy == |
== Toponymy == |
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The name Brig comes from the [[Celtic languages|Celtic]] ''Briga'', meaning “hill fortress” or “height, then castle”<ref>{{Citation |title=Toponymie française |date=2024-01-04 |work=Wikipédia |url= |access-date= |language=fr}}</ref> |
The name Brig comes from the [[Celtic languages|Celtic]] ''Briga'', meaning “hill fortress” or “height, then castle”.<ref>{{Citation |title=Toponymie française |date=2024-01-04 |work=Wikipédia |url= |access-date= |language=fr}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Mentioned for the first time in 1215, Brigue was not recognized as a town until the 17th century. It underwent major development thanks to [[Kaspar Jodok von Stockalper]] (1609-1691), a shrewd businessman nicknamed “King of Simplon”. |
Mentioned for the first time in 1215, Brigue was not recognized as a town until the 17th century. It underwent major development thanks to [[Kaspar Jodok von Stockalper]] (1609-1691), a shrewd businessman nicknamed “King of Simplon”. |
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Brig’s thermal springs were already renowned during the Middle Ages. Ruined by a landslide in the |
Brig’s thermal springs were already renowned during the Middle Ages. Ruined by a landslide in the 15th century, they were cleared in 1471 and annexed to the public baths. |
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The Jesuit Collège du Saint-Esprit, built between 1673 and 1688, is a fine example of Baroque architecture<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kuonen Ackermann |first=Carmela |title=Die Kollegiumskirche zum Heiligen Geist in Brig. (Schweizerische Kunstführer, Nr. 569) |publisher=Hrsg. von der Gesellschaft für Schweizerische Kunstgeschichte GSK |year=1995 |isbn=978-3-85782-569-9 |location=Bern}}</ref> |
The Jesuit Collège du Saint-Esprit, built between 1673 and 1688, is a fine example of Baroque architecture.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kuonen Ackermann |first=Carmela |title=Die Kollegiumskirche zum Heiligen Geist in Brig. (Schweizerische Kunstführer, Nr. 569) |publisher=Hrsg. von der Gesellschaft für Schweizerische Kunstgeschichte GSK |year=1995 |isbn=978-3-85782-569-9 |location=Bern}}</ref> |
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On January |
On January 25, 1913, Brig was the starting point for [[Juan Bielovucic]]'s 28-minute [[monoplane]] flight across the [[Alps]] to [[Domodossola]].<ref>{{Cite news |date= |title=Excelsior from January 26,1913 |url=https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4601946n.r=%22L%C3%A9on%20Rodriguez%22?rk=42918;4 |work=Excelsior}}</ref> |
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On September |
On September 24, 1993, the town was partially devastated by flooding, following the overflow of the Saltina River. |
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== Population == |
== Population == |
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=== Demonym and nicknames === |
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This town’s inhabitants are called Brigois<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Fehlmann |first=Paul |title=Ethniques, surnoms et sobriquets des villes et villages en Suisse romande, Haute-Savoie et alentour, dans la vallée d'Aoste et au Tessin |publisher=Jullien |year=1990 |isbn=2-88412-000-9 |location=Genève |pages=19 |language=fr}}</ref> |
This town’s inhabitants are called Brigois.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Fehlmann |first=Paul |title=Ethniques, surnoms et sobriquets des villes et villages en Suisse romande, Haute-Savoie et alentour, dans la vallée d'Aoste et au Tessin |publisher=Jullien |year=1990 |isbn=2-88412-000-9 |location=Genève |pages=19 |language=fr}}</ref> |
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They are nicknamed the Brigands, and are also known as ''Holzschüö, Sschüöblätza'' and ''Turugeuche'' in [[Swiss German]], i.e. the clogs, the bakers and those who take pride in their turreted houses<ref name=":0" /> |
They are nicknamed the Brigands, and are also known as ''Holzschüö, Sschüöblätza'' and ''Turugeuche'' in [[Swiss German]], i.e. the clogs, the bakers and those who take pride in their turreted houses.<ref name=":0" /> |
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=== Demorgraphy === |
=== Demorgraphy === |
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The community had 468 inhabitants in 1798, 412 in 1802, 596 in 1827, 721 in 1850, 1,012 in 1860, 1,172 in 1888, 2,182 in 1900, 3,132 in 1920, 3,854 in 1950, 5,191 in 1970, 9,608 (including Glis and Brigerbad) in 1980, 10,602 in 1990 and 11,590 in 2000<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carlen |first=Louis |title=Brigue (ville) |url=https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/fr/articles/002662/2013-07-17/ |website=Le Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse (DHS)}}</ref> |
The community had 468 inhabitants in 1798, 412 in 1802, 596 in 1827, 721 in 1850, 1,012 in 1860, 1,172 in 1888, 2,182 in 1900, 3,132 in 1920, 3,854 in 1950, 5,191 in 1970, 9,608 (including Glis and Brigerbad) in 1980, 10,602 in 1990 and 11,590 in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carlen |first=Louis |title=Brigue (ville) |url=https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/fr/articles/002662/2013-07-17/ |website=Le Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse (DHS)}}</ref> |
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=== Famous people === |
=== Famous people === |
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== Transportation == |
== Transportation == |
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=== Main roads === |
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* Brig is crossed by [[Main road 9 (Switzerland)|main road 9]]. |
* Brig is crossed by [[Main road 9 (Switzerland)|main road 9]]. |
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* [[Swiss Federal Railways|SBB]] offers [[car loading (Autoverlad)]] to [[Italy]], via the [[Simplon Tunnel|Simplon tunnel]] and [[Iselle di Trasquera railway station|Iselle di Trasquera]]. |
* [[Swiss Federal Railways|SBB]] offers [[car loading (Autoverlad)]] to [[Italy]], via the [[Simplon Tunnel|Simplon tunnel]] and [[Iselle di Trasquera railway station|Iselle di Trasquera]]. |
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=== Railway lines === |
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* By [[Swiss Federal Railways|SBB]] line ([[Simplon Railway|Simplon line]]), [[Lausanne]]-[[Sion, Switzerland|Sion]]-Brigue-[[Simplon Tunnel|Simplon]]-[[Domodossola]]-[[Milan]] |
* By [[Swiss Federal Railways|SBB]] line ([[Simplon Railway|Simplon line]]), [[Lausanne]]-[[Sion, Switzerland|Sion]]-Brigue-[[Simplon Tunnel|Simplon]]-[[Domodossola]]-[[Milan]] |
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* By [[BLS AG|BLS]] line ([[Lötschberg railway|Lötschberg line]]), [[Zürich Hauptbahnhof|Zürich HB]] or [[Basel]]-[[Bern |
* By [[BLS AG|BLS]] line ([[Lötschberg railway|Lötschberg line]]), [[Zürich Hauptbahnhof|Zürich HB]] or [[Basel]]-[[Bern]]e-[[Spiez]]-Brigue-Simplon-Domodossola-[[Milan]] |
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* Only in winter, the town is served by a [[TGV |
* Only in winter, the town is served by a [[TGV Lyria]], [[Paris]]-[[Lausanne]]-Brigue |
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* By the [[Glacier Express|Glacier Express line]], [[St. Moritz|Saint-Moritz]]-[[Chur]]-[[Disentis]]-[[Andermatt]]-Brigue-[[Zermatt]] |
* By the [[Glacier Express|Glacier Express line]], [[St. Moritz|Saint-Moritz]]-[[Chur]]-[[Disentis]]-[[Andermatt]]-Brigue-[[Zermatt]] |
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* At regional level, the [[Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn|Matterhorn-Gotthard Bahn]] serves the city to [[Andermatt]] and [[Zermatt]] destinations. |
* At regional level, the [[Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn|Matterhorn-Gotthard Bahn]] serves the city to [[Andermatt]] and [[Zermatt]] destinations. |
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==== Road level (Bus) ==== |
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● [[PostBus Switzerland|PostBus]] offers connections to [[Saas-Fee|Saas Fee]], [[Naters]], [[Visp]] and [[Domodossola]] in [[Italy]] via the [[Simplon Pass]]. |
● [[PostBus Switzerland|PostBus]] offers connections to [[Saas-Fee|Saas Fee]], [[Naters]], [[Visp]] and [[Domodossola]] in [[Italy]] via the [[Simplon Pass]]. |
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== Tourism == |
== Tourism == |
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It is located near the resorts of [[Belalp]], [[Saas-Fee]], [[Zermatt]], [[Fiesch]], [[Bettmeralp]], etc. The thermal baths at Brigerbad attract many visitors. |
It is located near the resorts of [[Belalp]], [[Saas-Fee]], [[Zermatt]], [[Fiesch]], [[Bettmeralp]], etc. The thermal baths at Brigerbad attract many visitors. |
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== See also == |
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== Internal links == |
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* [[Brig railway station]] |
* [[Brig railway station]] |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* Louis Carlen, [https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/fr/articles/002662/2013-07-17/ Brigue (ville)] in the [[Historical Dictionary of Switzerland]] online, October 15, 2004 version. |
* Louis Carlen, [https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/fr/articles/002662/2013-07-17/ Brigue (ville)] in the [[Historical Dictionary of Switzerland]] online, October 15, 2004 version. |
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* [https://www.rts.ch/archives/tv/information/tele-journal/5854662-brigue-sous-l-eau.html Brigue sous l'eau], ''Télé journal'' of September 25 1993, accessed March 30, 2015, 2 min, rts.ch/archives |
* [https://www.rts.ch/archives/tv/information/tele-journal/5854662-brigue-sous-l-eau.html Brigue sous l'eau], ''Télé journal'' of September 25, 1993, accessed March 30, 2015, 2 min, rts.ch/archives |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Valais]] |
* [[Valais]] |
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* [[Switzerland]] |
* [[Switzerland]] |
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[[Category:Brig-Glis]] |
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[[Category:Cultural property of national significance in Valais]] |
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[[Category:Municipalities of Valais]] |
Latest revision as of 01:37, 29 April 2024
Brig | |
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Coordinates: 46°19′N 7°59′E / 46.317°N 7.983°E | |
Country | Switzerland |
Canton | Valais |
District | Brigue |
Area | |
• Total | 38 km2 (15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 691 m (2,267 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 12,162 |
• Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
Demonym | Brigois |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
Website | www |
Brig, known as Brig in German and Briga in Italian, is a town in the canton of Valais, in the commune of Brig-Glis.
Toponymy
The name Brig comes from the Celtic Briga, meaning “hill fortress” or “height, then castle”.[1]
History
Mentioned for the first time in 1215, Brigue was not recognized as a town until the 17th century. It underwent major development thanks to Kaspar Jodok von Stockalper (1609-1691), a shrewd businessman nicknamed “King of Simplon”.
Brig’s thermal springs were already renowned during the Middle Ages. Ruined by a landslide in the 15th century, they were cleared in 1471 and annexed to the public baths.
The Jesuit Collège du Saint-Esprit, built between 1673 and 1688, is a fine example of Baroque architecture.[2]
On January 25, 1913, Brig was the starting point for Juan Bielovucic's 28-minute monoplane flight across the Alps to Domodossola.[3]
On September 24, 1993, the town was partially devastated by flooding, following the overflow of the Saltina River.
Population
Demonym and nicknames
This town’s inhabitants are called Brigois.[4]
They are nicknamed the Brigands, and are also known as Holzschüö, Sschüöblätza and Turugeuche in Swiss German, i.e. the clogs, the bakers and those who take pride in their turreted houses.[4]
Demorgraphy
The community had 468 inhabitants in 1798, 412 in 1802, 596 in 1827, 721 in 1850, 1,012 in 1860, 1,172 in 1888, 2,182 in 1900, 3,132 in 1920, 3,854 in 1950, 5,191 in 1970, 9,608 (including Glis and Brigerbad) in 1980, 10,602 in 1990 and 11,590 in 2000.[5]
Famous people
- Pierre Emmanuel Jacques de Rivaz (1745-1827), Swiss general in the armies of the French Republic, was born in Brig.
- Silvan Zurbriggen (1981-), former world cup alpine skier and runner-up in the world slalom.
- Gianni Infantino (1970-), lawyer, FIFA President (2016).
- Nico Hischier, professional ice hockey player with the New Jersey Devils.
- Henri Colpi, French filmmaker born in Brig July 15, 1921, died January 14, 2006 in Menton, France.
- Viola Amherd, Federal Councillor born June 7, 1962 in Brig-Glis, President of the Swiss Confederation for the year 2024.
Places and monuments
- Stockalper Castle
- Brig tunnel on the Simplon line
- The Gamsen town wall dates back to the 14th century.
- A monument to aviation pioneer Jorge Chávez Dartnell has been built on the Place Saint-Sebastien.
Transportation
Main roads
- Brig is crossed by main road 9.
- In Brig, main road 19 leads to the Goms valley.
- Via the A9 Vallorbe-Lausanne-Brigue freeway.
- The E62 via the A9, then main road 9 over the Simplon Pass.
- SBB offers car loading (Autoverlad) to Italy, via the Simplon tunnel and Iselle di Trasquera.
Railway lines
- By SBB line (Simplon line), Lausanne-Sion-Brigue-Simplon-Domodossola-Milan
- By BLS line (Lötschberg line), Zürich HB or Basel-Berne-Spiez-Brigue-Simplon-Domodossola-Milan
- Only in winter, the town is served by a TGV Lyria, Paris-Lausanne-Brigue
- By the Glacier Express line, Saint-Moritz-Chur-Disentis-Andermatt-Brigue-Zermatt
- At regional level, the Matterhorn-Gotthard Bahn serves the city to Andermatt and Zermatt destinations.
Road level (Bus)
● PostBus offers connections to Saas Fee, Naters, Visp and Domodossola in Italy via the Simplon Pass.
Tourism
It is located near the resorts of Belalp, Saas-Fee, Zermatt, Fiesch, Bettmeralp, etc. The thermal baths at Brigerbad attract many visitors.
See also
References
- ^ "Toponymie française", Wikipédia (in French), 2024-01-04
- ^ Kuonen Ackermann, Carmela (1995). Die Kollegiumskirche zum Heiligen Geist in Brig. (Schweizerische Kunstführer, Nr. 569). Bern: Hrsg. von der Gesellschaft für Schweizerische Kunstgeschichte GSK. ISBN 978-3-85782-569-9.
- ^ "Excelsior from January 26,1913". Excelsior.
- ^ a b Fehlmann, Paul (1990). Ethniques, surnoms et sobriquets des villes et villages en Suisse romande, Haute-Savoie et alentour, dans la vallée d'Aoste et au Tessin (in French). Genève: Jullien. p. 19. ISBN 2-88412-000-9.
- ^ Carlen, Louis. "Brigue (ville)". Le Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse (DHS).
External links
- Louis Carlen, Brigue (ville) in the Historical Dictionary of Switzerland online, October 15, 2004 version.
- Brigue sous l'eau, Télé journal of September 25, 1993, accessed March 30, 2015, 2 min, rts.ch/archives