FC Sion's Cup Invincibility
The FC Sion football club has a remarkable record of being undefeated in thirteen Swiss Cup finals, with their most recent win being in 2015 against FC Basel.
Stade de Tourbillon · · 🏛️ Legendary
Discover 60 curated stories about Sion in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland — covering hidden gems, dark history, legends, weird facts and funny anecdotes.
The FC Sion football club has a remarkable record of being undefeated in thirteen Swiss Cup finals, with their most recent win being in 2015 against FC Basel.
Stade de Tourbillon · · 🏛️ Legendary
According to legend, Saint Théodule, the first bishop of Sion, made a pact with a devil to travel to Rome and back in one night, with the devil carrying him on his back, but the devil lost the bet wh…
Sion · 🏛️ Legendary
On December 10, 2017, Sion experienced a record 60 cm of snowfall in a single day, a rare event for the region.
Sion · · 🤯 Weird
The Château de Valère in Sion is home to the oldest playable organ in the world, built in 1435. It has eight stops, a single keyboard with 45 keys, and a pedalboard with a single octave.
Château de Valère · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Château de Valère was built on a hill that has been occupied by humans since the 5th millennium BC, as evidenced by ceramic fragments and other archaeological findings.
Château de Valère · · 🏛️ Legendary
In 1986, an Airbus A310 of Swissair landed at Sion Airport, which was a rare sight, and part of the Airshow Sion that attracted around 100,000 spectators.
Sion Airport · · 🤯 Weird
In 1997, a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet of Swissair performed a flyby at Sion Airport, which was a highlight of the Airshow Sion.
Sion Airport · · 🤯 Weird
The Sion Airport was planned to be the base for the virtual airline PowdAir, which would have operated flights to several destinations in the UK and Europe, but the project was cancelled due to finan…
Sion Airport · · 🤯 Weird
In 2011, the FC Sion football club recruited six players who were later deemed ineligible to play by UEFA, resulting in the team being stripped of points and ultimately missing out on the Europa Leag…
Stade de Tourbillon · · 💀 Dark history
The Tour des Sorciers, a 14th-century guard tower, was used as a prison for alleged witches and features a dark history of torture.
Tour des Sorciers · · 💀 Dark history
A mysterious suicide occurred at 111, rue des Vignes, where a 28-year-old man named Jacques Verdier was found dead with a cryptic note and a sealed envelope addressed to the commissaire de police.
Rue des Vignes · · 💀 Dark history
In the 15th century, Ulrich von Lommis, a Bürger and Ratsherr in Zürich, was killed in the Schlacht bei St. Jakob an der Sihl, a battle that took place on July 22, 1443. According to legend, he used…
St. Jakob an der Sihl · · 🏛️ Legendary
Richard Wagner composed parts of his famous opera 'Die Walküre' in a small house near the 'grüner Hügel' in the Enge district, where he lived with his friend Otto Wesendonk's family from April 1857.
Enge district · · 🏛️ Legendary
Mathilde Wesendonk, the wife of Otto Wesendonk, was the muse and confidante of Richard Wagner, and their friendship led to a deep and intimate exchange of letters and ideas, which were later publishe…
Zurich · · 🏛️ Legendary
Mathilde Wesendonk gave Richard Wagner an American gold pen, which he used to write the entire orchestral score of 'Die Walküre', a manuscript that is now considered a masterpiece of calligraphy.
Zurich · · 🏛️ Legendary
In 1902, a peculiar scene was photographed in Sion, where a child's coffin was placed on a street, allowing passersby to pay their respects, while some people seemed entirely indifferent to the scene.
Sion · · 🤯 Weird
In 1962, a postal car driver, Alfred Steiner, had to stop his vehicle near the Pyramides d'Euseigne and ask passengers to get out due to a collapsed road, but the passengers, including a reverend, re…
Pyramides d'Euseigne · · 🤯 Weird
In the 14th century, the people of Sion reacted similarly to the plague and COVID-19, as observed by archivist Alain Dubois.
Sion · · 💀 Dark history
The Château de la Majorie in Sion was once the principal residence of the bishops of Sion and was ravaged by two major fires, one in 1529 and another in 1788.
Château de la Majorie · · 💀 Dark history
The basilique de Valère in Sion is home to the oldest playable organ in the world, dating back to 1430.
Basilique de Valère · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The inauguration of the Simplon tunnel in 1906 was celebrated in Sion with a grand cortège and a pavilion resembling the tunnel entrance.
Sion · · 🏛️ Legendary
Edi's Weinstube in Zurich's Niederdorf district is known for its 5-franc wine and walls covered in old pornographic magazines, but it was saved from closure by a 12-hour rave party in the former Stüs…
Edi's Weinstube · · 🤯 Weird
A brazen theft occurred during a funeral at a church in Sion, where thieves stole a box containing condolence cards and likely cash, leaving the family and police shocked.
Sion church · · 💀 Dark history
Under the church of the Basilique de Valère, a large Roman bath complex was discovered and partially excavated, revealing the town's rich history dating back to the Roman era.
Basilique de Valère · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Château de Tourbillon, a medieval castle, was built on a hill overlooking the town of Sion, and its strategic location allowed it to control the valley and the surrounding areas.
Château de Tourbillon · 🏛️ Legendary
On the field 'la Planta' near Sion, the Oberwalliser and Berner defeated the Savoyer on November 13, 1475.
La Planta · · 💀 Dark history
The Dolmen of Petit-Chasseur, a megalithic site near Sion, dates back to the Stone Age, between 2900 and 2200 BC.
Petit-Chasseur · · 🔍 Hidden gems
In 2008, a large Celtic necropolis with over 200 graves was discovered near Sion, dating back to the first Iron Age, between 800 and 500 BC.
Sion · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The city of Sion has a unique microclimate, with very mild winters and hot summers, allowing for the growth of cacti and other plants that are not typically found in the Swiss Alps.
Sion · 🤯 Weird
The Château de Tourbillon, located in Sion, sits at an altitude of 658 meters and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Château de Tourbillon · 🔍 Hidden gems
The city of Sion has a unique microclimate, with an average of 2,158 hours of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest cities in Switzerland.
Sion · 🤯 Weird
The Basilique de Valère was built on a hill that was already inhabited in Celtic times, with the first written records of the castle and basilica dating back to 1049.
Basilique de Valère · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The organ in the Basilique de Valère was restored in the 1950s by Maurice Wenger, a conservator who helped bring the instrument back to life after it had fallen into disuse.
Basilique de Valère · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Château de Valère has been a protected site since 1977 due to the presence of many protected species, including the green lizard, the praying mantis, and the bee-eater.
Château de Valère · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Château de Valère was elevated to the status of a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
Château de Valère · · 🏛️ Legendary
The name 'Tourbillon' is believed to come from the Latin word 'turbiculum', meaning 'whirlpool' or 'eddy', possibly referring to the shape of the hill on which the castle stands.
Château de Tourbillon · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Sion Airport was used as a military airbase by the Swiss Air Force, and it was equipped with a cable arrestor system for F/A-18 fighter jets.
Sion Airport · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Airshow Sion, which took place in 2017, attracted over 50,000 spectators and featured a variety of aircraft, including military jets and helicopters.
Sion Airport · · 🏛️ Legendary
The FC Sion football club, based in Sion, was involved in a controversy in 2008 regarding the transfer of Egyptian goalkeeper El-Hadary, which was deemed illicit by FIFA.
Stade de Tourbillon · · 💀 Dark history
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a renowned educator, was born in the 'Haus zum Schwarzen Horn' in Zurich, where his family lived in economically challenging circumstances after his father's death.
Haus zum Schwarzen Horn · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Thür River, which flows through the Thurgau region, was once a notoriously dangerous and unpredictable waterway, prone to flash flooding and changing its course frequently, making it a significan…
Thür River · · 🔍 Hidden gems
In the 15th century, the Thür River was so treacherous that locals would often use makeshift bridges made of fallen trees to cross it, while horses and cattle would have to wade through the riverbed.
Thür River · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Lauchetal valley, where the Baumwollspinnerei Lauchetal is located, was already inhabited in the Bronze Age, as evidenced by the discovery of Bronzebeile, ancient tools used for spinning and weav…
Lauchetal · · 🔍 Hidden gems
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, a renowned Swiss writer, lived in a small estate in Kilchberg, where he would often meet with his friend Julius Rodenberg, a German writer and editor, to discuss literature an…
Kilchberg · · 🏛️ Legendary
Richard Wagner dedicated his 'Faust-Ouvertüre' to Mathilde Wesendonk, but later decided against it, instead giving her the manuscript with a personal dedication.
Zurich · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Wesendonk family's villa on the 'grüner Hügel' in the Enge district was built in 1857, and Richard Wagner lived there with the family for some time, composing music and sharing ideas with Mathild…
Enge district · · 🏛️ Legendary
On the hill of Valère in Sion, a small chapel called Tous-les-Saints was built in 1325 by Chanoine Blandrate and restored in 1964, featuring an overgrown vegetation that is noticeable when comparing…
Valère · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The 'Honneur au Mulet' sculpture in Sion was inaugurated in 1966 to honor the humble mule, which played a crucial role in the region's history, particularly in the transportation of goods.
Sion · · 🤯 Weird
The ancient sundial on the Capucins' chapel in Sion, located at Avenue Saint-François 18, dates back to the 17th century and features a unique polar design with the inscription 'OMNIA PRÆTEREVNT CELE…
Capucins' chapel · · 🔍 Hidden gems
Sebastien Münster's 1588 panorama of Sion, featured in his Cosmographia Universalis, showcases the city's medieval architecture and layout.
Sion city · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Sculpture 'Honneur au Mulet' was inaugurated in 1966 at the carrefour of Avenue St-François and Rue de Gravelone, honoring the traditional use of mules in the region.
Carrefour Avenue St-François et Rue de Gravelone · · 🏛️ Legendary
The triptyque de l'arbre de Jessé features a unique depiction of the genealogy of Jesus, with the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon and surrounded by various saints, including Saint Catherine a…
cathédrale Notre-Dame de Sion · 🔍 Hidden gems
The ancient protestant church in Sion was demolished in 1968 and replaced by the current protestant center at Rampe Saint-Georges.
Rampe Saint-Georges · · 💀 Dark history
From 1810 to 1813, the Valais region, including Sion, was part of France under the name 'Département du Simplon', with its administration modeled after the French system.
Sion · · 🏛️ Legendary
The cimetière Saint-François in Sion, established in 1852, is shaped like a church with a large transept and is located in front of the Capucin convent.
Cimetière Saint-François · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Château de Tourbillon in Sion has a unique feature: 'sauvage' robinier trees have grown spontaneously in its vicinity, providing a delicate shade and a space for meditation.
Château de Tourbillon · 🤯 Weird
The old Protestant temple in Sion was featured on a postcard sent in 1928, showcasing the city's eclectic architectural heritage.
Sion · · 🔍 Hidden gems
A group of people in traditional costumes was photographed in Sion in 1944, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage.
Sion · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Basilique de Valère was awarded the title of Basilica minor by Pope John Paul II in 1987, recognizing its historical and cultural significance.
Basilique de Valère · · 🏛️ Legendary
Pestalozzi spent his summer vacations with his grandfather, a pastor in Höngg, a village near Zurich, where he developed a love for nature and a desire to help those in need.
Höngg · 🏛️ Legendary
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