Matterhorn
LocationSwitzerland/Italy
BuiltAncient
Size4,478 m tall
Built ByNatural
About Matterhorn
One of the most photographed mountains in the world. Near-symmetric pyramidal peak. First summited in 1865, four of seven climbers died. Over 500 people have died climbing it.
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