"Murmuli" , Samnaun, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tijgetje
N 46° 56.717 E 010° 21.748
32T E 603687 N 5199984
Statues of "Murmeli" allong the road and in the village off Samnaun.
Waymark Code: WM2381
Location: Graubünden, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/27/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member JacobBarlow
Views: 34

In this part of Switzerland the "Murmel" (AlpenMarmot) is chosen as the local sign, there are statues in every village along the road to Samnaun. A complete description can be collected in the local "Tourist Office" of Samnaun.
The former smugglers’ paradise of Samnaun located in the Swiss, Austrian and Italian triangle has developed into a holiday resort for hiking enthusiasts and mountain bike riders.
All year round shrewd shoppers reap the benefits of the only tax-free resort in Switzerland.
Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Various

Materials used: ceramics

Location: In all the villages along the road to Samnaun

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not listed

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not listed

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