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My little piece of Switzerland

Cheese, pocket knives and trains: these might be the first images that come to mind when thinking of Switzerland. But the country’s a lot more than that, and many people have their own personal mementos – souvenirs from trips, family memorabilia and so on. During our trip to Rome we asked young Swiss abroad to show us the objects that make them think of their country of origin.


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Giulia’s little piece of Switzerland

This content was published on During our trip to Rome we asked young Swiss abroad to show us the objects that make them think of their country of origin. Here are Giulia’s.

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Here are Giulia’s, a young Swiss born and raised in Rome, currently studying at the University of Geneva.

Here are David’s, a young Swiss born and raised in Rome, where he’s currently finishing high school.

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David’s little piece of Switzerland

This content was published on Cheese, pocket knives and trains: these might be the first images that come to mind when thinking of Switzerland. Here are David’s.

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