Switzerland moves entire historic buildings instead of tearing them down. Here's how engineers make it possible
- While most countries knock down old structures that stand in the way of new development, Switzerland has quietly built a reputation for doing the opposite.
- Instead of demolishing historic buildings that block railway lines, roads or new construction, Swiss engineers often lift them onto rails or rollers and physically move them to a new spot nearby.
- It sounds almost unbelievable, but this practice has been used for decades across the country, saving everything from churches to farmhouses to massive industrial landmarks.
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- While most countries knock down old structures that stand in the way of new development, Switzerland has quietly built a reputation for doing the opposite.
- Instead of demolishing historic buildings that block railway lines, roads or new construction, Swiss engineers often lift them onto rails or rollers and physically move them to a new spot nearby.
- It sounds almost unbelievable, but this practice has been used for decades across the country, saving everything from churches to farmhouses to massive industrial landmarks.
Sources: Times of India