- Andiast
Infobox Swiss town
subject_name = Andiast
municipality_name = Andiast
municipality_type = municipality
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canton = Grisons
iso-code-region = CH-GR
district = Surselva
lat_d=46|lat_m=47|lat_NS=N|long_d=9|long_m=7|long_EW=E
postal_code = 7159
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area = 13.63
elevation = 1178|elevation_description=
population = 243|populationof=2005
website = www.vuorz-andiast.ch
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neighboring_municipalities= Elm (GL), Linthal (GL),Pigniu ,Rueun ,Waltensburg/Vuorz
twintowns = |Andiast is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of
Graubünden . Until 1943, it was known as Andest.Lying close to the ski resorts of
Waltensburg/Vuorz andBreil/Brigels , Andiast is known for its winter sports.Andiast is in the Romansh-speaking part of the canton.
History
The area around Andiast was already inhabited in the
Stone Age , as was confirmed by an archaeological dig in 1962. The first mention of the area is documented in 765 in the will of a Bishop Tello.On September, 8 1526, Andiast was separated from the parish of Waltensburg and became an independent parish. In contrast to its parent parish, it was influenced by the
Reformation and becameprotestant .On October 8 and 9, 1799, the population was involved in the wars of the
French Revolution . The French troops had driven Russian GeneralAlexander Suvorov with his starving troops over the Alps in storm and snow. They staggered over thePanixer Pass and plundered the village.External links
* [http://www.vuorz-andiast.ch Official Web site]
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