Saint Moritz, also Sankt Moritz, town in southeastern Switzerland, in Graubünden Canton, on the Inn River and the Lake of Saint Moritz, in the Upper Engadine. Surrounded by high peaks, Saint Moritz is a winter and summer resort. It has become one of the leading winter sports centers of the world. The Winter Olympics were held here in 1928 and 1948. The town was known for its mineral springs in the 15th century; the nearby Saint Moritz-Bad is a noted spa. Population (1994 estimate) 5,600.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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