With a quick and convenient bus at the front door of the hotel in Chur West, it was only a few minutes before arriving in the Old Town to walk around the winding and sometimes narrow cobblestone back streets and alleys.
Chur (pronounced more like Core), has a history of settlement dating back over 5,000 years.
Archaeological evidence of settlement at the site, goes back as far as the Pfyn culture (3900-3500 BC). Remains and objects from the Bronze and Iron Ages have also been found in the eastern sector of the current city's centre. These include Bronze Age Urnfield and Laugen-Melaun settlements from 1300 to 800 BC and Iron Age settlements from 500 to 300 BC.
The Roman Empire conquered the area that then came to be known as the Roman province of Raetia in 15 BC. Under emperor Diocletian (late 3rd century AD), the existing settlement of Curia Raetorum (later Chur) was made the capital of the newly established province of Raetia prima.
One thing you must try when visiting is the Hot Roasted Chestnuts, they were amazing.
The Old Town area is totally Car Free (delivery vehicles excluded) which makes walking around that little bit more enjoyable.
Filmed February, 2023.
All filmed on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max using PolarPro Filters & the LiteChaser Pro Cage System.
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