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Sion takes home heritage prize

This content was published on Jan 22, 2013 Specifically, the city, which is home to 31,000 people, was lauded for preserving its strong modernist architectural heritage when planning new public spaces and revitalising its historic downtown area. The Wakker prize has been awarded annually since 1972 by the Swiss Heritage Society. It recognises communities that demonstrate special care and effort in undertaking urban…