The Porridge Proof

The Porridge Proof. The Strassburgstrasse is named after the friendly city of Strassburg, with whom Zurich has a long-standing relationship. Since 1456, the pe…

Location: Strassburgstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

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The Strassburgstrasse is named after the friendly city of Strassburg, with whom Zurich has a long-standing relationship. Since 1456, the people of Zurich have undertaken a regular journey to Strassburg, known as the 'Hirsebreifahrt', to demonstrate their ability to quickly come to the aid of their friends in Strassburg. The goal was to arrive in Strassburg with a hot 'Hirsebrei', a type of porridge, as proof of their swift journey.

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The Porridge Proof — Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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