Altdorf, town, central Switzerland, capital of Uri Canton. According to legend, it was the home of the Swiss patriot William Tell. The spot on which his son stood when Tell shot an apple off his head is marked by a bronze statue. Population (1996) 8,282.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Altdorf Information info
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