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Methodology and provenance

Every entry in this guide rests on a matrix of verified facts: each significant claim (dimension, date, protection status, record) is linked to a dated source — official site, municipality, canton, heritage or scientific institution, with Wikipedia and Wikidata as supplements. When one source contradicts another, the contradiction is preserved and flagged rather than silently resolved.

What this guide does not do

Perishable information — opening hours, prices, closures, access conditions — is not included in the durable texts, except where a dated official source allows it. For current conditions, each entry links to the site's official website. Subjective rankings (‘the most beautiful', ‘must-see') are excluded on principle.

Translations

French is the original editorial language. The other eight languages were produced by machine translation, then reviewed in a second AI-assisted pass — they have not yet been validated by a native-speaking reviewer.

Photographs

Every image carries its credit (author, licence) and comes exclusively from sources whose licence permits reuse — public domain, Creative Commons, or original works. The full register can be viewed on the Photo credits page.

Sources and automatic maintenance

Swiss Highlights is built from referenced and verifiable sources (Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, official registers). Content is maintained through periodic automated source checks. No systematic human editorial review is planned: quality relies on source traceability, not manual validation. Corrections and updates are triggered when a source changes.