Facts in brief:
Located on Bodensee (Lake Constance) where Rhein river exits; was site of Roman fort; taken by Alemanni in 3rd cen. AD; prospered in
linen trade from 13th cen.; headed confederacy of towns; joined Protestant Schmalkaldic League 1531, Catholic again 1547.
Courtesy of Getty Thesaurus of Geographic NamesTM
( TGN )
Copyright © 2000
The J. Paul Getty Trust. All rights reserved.
You are visitor no. 
