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During the The Roman Empire, which Swiss city had its name changed to ‘Turicum’?

A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.

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The correct answer

  • Zürich

Why

Zürich bore the name Turicum during the Roman Empire period. This Latin name reflects the establishment and importance of the city on the banks of the Limmat. The transition from the Roman name to the current name illustrates the historical evolution of this Swiss cantonal capital.

  • Zürich
  • Lucerne
  • Basel
  • Locarno

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