The city was mentioned first as "pontem sarasinam" (1137) and "ponte sarracino" (1303), some historicans translate it as "saracens-brigde" and see a disputed relation to the Arab invasion into Switzerland during the 10th century.
Some historicans translate it as "Saracen bridge" and see in it a reference to the Arab invasion of Switzerland during the 10th century. The city was first mentioned as "pontem sarasinam" (1137) and "ponte sarracino" (1303).
The city was first mentioned as "pontem sarasinam" (1137) and "ponte sarracino" (1303). Some historicans translate it as "Saracen bridge" and see in it a reference to the Arab invasion of Switzerland during the 10th century.
The city was first mentioned as "pontem sarasinam" (1137) and "ponte sarracino" (1303). Some historicans translate it as "Saracen bridge" and see in it a reference to the Arab invasion of Switzerland during the 10th century.