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The Matterhorn (German: [ˈmatɐˌhɔʁn] ⓘ, Swiss Standard German: [ˈmatərˌhɔrn]; Italian: Cervino [tʃerˈviːno]; French: Cervin; Romansh: Mont(e) Cervin(u)) is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Italy and Switzerland.
The Matterhorn! Majestic and awe-inspiring, it stretches proudly to a height of 4478 metres, showing just why it is the world’s most photographed mountain. Ubiquitous and ever-present, it captivates onlookers with its unmistakable and near-perfect silhouette, often triggering a wave of emotion.
5 days ago · Matterhorn. At 4,478 metres, the majestic Matterhorn, also called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps" and certainly the most famous mountain in Europe, looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama.
Matterhorn, one of the best-known mountains in the Alps, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and Italy, 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the village of Zermatt, Switzerland. It stands 14,692 feet (4,478 meters). The name Matterhorn means roughly ‘the peak in the meadows.’.
Recognized worldwide as the mountain on the Toblerone chocolate bar, the Matterhorn sits on the Switzerland-Italy border. Enjoy magnificent views of the mountain from Zermatt, a quaint car-free village; or from the top of Gornergrat, where you’ll find viewing platforms, a short Scenic Loop hike, and a virtual reality paragliding experience.
Matterhorn (4,478 a.s.l.) - Symbol for Switzerland at a glance. The first ascent of the Matterhorn in the year 1865, which cost the lives of four out of seven alpinists, changed the region (which had been isolated until then) forever. The Matterhorn became world-famous, and ambitious mountaineers aspired to climb it.
Mar 9, 2016 · Taller peaks like Mount Everest and K2 may overshadow it in terms of height, but the Matterhorn’s seemingly eternal pop-culture presence makes it easily recognizable to people around the world.
