The name of the Great St. Bernard Col (2,469m) on the border between Switzerland and Italy, and the Petit St. Bernard Col (2,188m) on the border between France and Italy, in the western part of the Alps. It is named after a saint of the same name. The Great St. Bernard Col is a route across the Alps that has been used since pre-Roman times. At the top of the pass is a monastery built in the 10th century as a first aid station for travelers. The St. Bernard, famous as a rescue dog, was bred here. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
アルプスの西部,スイスとイタリアの国境のグラン・サン・ベルナール峠(2469m)と,フランスとイタリアとの国境のプチ・サン・ベルナール峠(2188m)の総称。名は同名の聖人にちなむ。グラン・サン・ベルナール峠は,アルプス越えのルートでローマ時代以前から往来があった。峠の頂上には,旅行者の救護所として10世紀に建設された修道院がある。救助犬として有名なセント・バーナード犬は,ここで飼われていたものである。
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