Region around Fribourg has been settled since the Neolithic period, although few remains have been found.
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20 Facts About Fribourg
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Monasteries of Fribourg have always formed a centre of religious culture, which includes architecture, sculpture and painting, and have contributed to the culture of the city.
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In 1613 Fribourg became the seat of the Bishop of Lausanne, who, after the Reformation, was forced first into Evian, and then into exile in Burgundy.
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Fribourg was made the capital of its region and Canton, and, between 1803 and 1809, was one of the capitals of Switzerland.
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Fribourg has an elevation of 581 metres, and is situated 28 kilometres southwest of Bern.
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Any resident of Fribourg allowed to vote can be elected as a member of the Municipal Council.
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Any resident of Fribourg allowed to vote can be elected as a member of the General Council.
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The population of Fribourg grew markedly at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as from 1930 to 1970.
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Growth of the agglomeration around Fribourg has fused the city proper with the neighboring towns of Villars-sur-Glane, Givisiez, and Granges-Paccot.
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Fribourg has always been located on the Swiss language border, but at the time of the city's founding in the 12th century, German was the prevailing language.
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Fribourg has more jobs than laborers, and is therefore a large commuter destination for the largely agricultural surrounding area.
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Fribourg is home to the administrative offices of several international companies.
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Fribourg is the most important transport hub of the canton of Fribourg.
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On 4 September 1862, the whole of the line from Balliswil to Lausanne via Fribourg opened, with a temporary station building at Fribourg railway station, until the permanent building opened in 1873.
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The Fribourg funicular is one of the world's few remaining water-powered funiculars, and the only one powered by sewage water.
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Fribourg is a day trip destination for tourists who want to visit the sights of the city.
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Fribourg is home to 67 buildings or sites that are listed as Swiss heritage site of national significance.
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