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This town in Switzerland is a famous winter sports center and year-round resort town. The Winter Olympics were held there in 1928 and 1948. What is the town's name?

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ST. MORITZ — geography

Nestled in the Engadine valley of the Swiss Alps, this resort town is a true pioneer of winter tourism. Its history as a winter destination began in the 1860s when a hotelier made a bet with summer guests, promising them an enjoyable winter experience. This led to the popularization of various winter sports, and the town quickly became a hub for activities like ice-skating, curling, and bobsledding. In fact, the world's first bobsled run was built there, and St. Moritz has hosted the bobsleigh and skeleton world championships a record 21 times.

A testament to its status in the world of winter sports, the town was selected to host the Winter Olympic Games in both 1928 and 1948. The 1928 Games were the first to be held as a standalone winter event, not in conjunction with a Summer Olympics. The 1948 Games were the first to be held after World War II. St. Moritz is one of only three cities to have hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The original stadium from the 1928 games still stands today.

Beyond the Olympics, St. Moritz is known for its luxurious atmosphere, attracting an elite clientele to its high-end boutiques and hotels. It also boasts a unique microclimate with an average of 322 sunny days a year, which has been a significant draw for tourists for centuries. The town's name is so renowned that it was registered as a trademark, "Top of the World," in 1987. From horse races on the frozen (Review) lake to the famous Cresta Run toboggan course, this alpine destination continues to be a world-class center for winter sports and a year-round resort.