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Simplon (department)
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Simplon was a department of the First French Empire. It was named after the Simplon Pass. It was formed in 1810, when the Rhodanic Republic was annexed by France. Its territory corresponded with that of the present-day Swiss canton of Valais.
Maison de Kalbermatten, former prefecture of the department
Maison de Kalbermatten, former prefecture of the department
Bond of the Département du Simplon, issued 7. December 1812; probably the oldest bond from Switzerland
Bond of the Département du Simplon, issued 7. December 1812; probably the oldest bond from Switzerland
Simplon Pass
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The Simplon Pass is a high mountain pass between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. It connects Brig in the canton of Valais with Domodossola in Piedmont (Italy). The pass itself and the villages on each side of it, such as Gondo, are in Switzerland. The Simplon Tunnel was built beneath the vicinity of the pass in the early 20th century to carry rail traffic between the two countries.
View of the Simplon Pass from above with the Rotelsee (left) and Lake Hopschu (right). Note the slightly lower marshland behind the road.
View of the Simplon Pass from above with the Rotelsee (left) and Lake Hopschu (right). Note the slightly lower marshland behind the road.
Post bus at the hospice
Post bus at the hospice
The Simplon Eagle
The Simplon Eagle
Panoramic view of the Simplon pass
Panoramic view of the Simplon pass