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Car Hire in Fribourg Downtown - Mini guide to Fribourg Downtown

Fribourg is an important economic, administrative, educational center and a cultural border between Germany and Romandy, the French Switzerland. It is located on both sites of the Saane/Sarine river on the Swiss plateau. The Old City which sits on a rocky hill in Switzerland is about 100 meters wide and is located 40 meters above the Saane Valley.

Monasteries and churches have always been an important part of Fribourg because of the role they played in the development of religious culture, architecture, sculpture and painting. In 1256, Jakob von Riggisberg donated the Franciscan monastery which was closely associated with the city council particularly because it was used for town meetings until 1433 and it housed the city archives. In the mid-13th century, the Augustinian monastery was founded. By 1255, the Magerau Abbey was built and was soon a property of the Cistercians.

Fribourg downtown was considered as a major center of the Counter Reformation movement because it remained largely Catholic while the surrounding areas were already Protestants. Over the years, several monasteries were established in the city including that of the Jesuits which are credited for the advancement and prosperity of the city. In 1582, the College of St. Michael, now known as the University of Fribourg, was established.

Today, there are about 25,000 jobs available in Fribourg, making it the top destination for job seekers. The area is also a favorite tourist destination because of its nearness to the Bern-Belp Airport which is located an hour away from Fribourg downtown. For traveling to the nearby areas, book cheap car hire easily with us.

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