Samedan! It’s a fantastic hub right in the heart of the Upper Engadine valley, offering a wonderful blend of traditional Engadine culture, stunning sgraffito architecture, and rich history.
Here are a few quick historical and cultural highlights about Samedan:
* First Documented in 1139: Samedan was officially mentioned for the first time in the Gamertinger Treaty of 1139, when the counts of Gammertingen sold their extensive Upper Engadine estates to the Bishop of Chur.
* The Powerful Dynasties: The village was heavily shaped by two influential local noble families—the von Salis and the von Planta. Their immense wealth and political power during the 18th and 19th centuries are still reflected today in the magnificent patrician houses (like the grand Chesa Planta).
* Ties to Charlemagne: The historic Church of San Peter in Samedan is famously tied to local lore, with historical accounts noting that over 30 descendants or relatives of Charlemagne—largely tied to the noble lineages—are believed to be buried in and around the grounds.
* Pioneering Tourism & Golf: Samedan has a major legacy in Alpine tourism. It is home to Switzerland’s oldest golf course, which opened back in 1893, and it’s where the famous Badrutt family of hoteliers—who later built St. Moritz’s legendary luxury scene—originated.
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