Zermatt Switzerland

One of the most famous – and most striking – mountain peaks in the world, the Matterhorn towers over the village of Zermatt, on the border between Switzerland and Italy. The summit’s distinctive four faces mirror points of the compass, and make for a serious challenge for climbers.

 

 

 

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Photo by Vince Bucci/Pool photo, via Associated Press / CNN
Vince Bucci/Pool photo, via Associated PressPhoto by Vince Bucci/Pool photo, via Associated Press / CNNPhoto by Getty Images

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