Simplon Collection

Orient Express in Snow
The Simplon-Orient Express train, snowbound at the village station of Cherkeskoy, sixty miles from its final destination, Constantinople (Istanbul)

Advertisment for Simplon-Orient Express, Taurus Express
Advertisement for the Simplon-Orient Express and the Taurus Express. The advertisement shows the route between London and Istanbul and also the routes from Haydarpasha (Istanbul) to Cairo

View of Sion, illustration from Voyage Pittoresque de Geneve a Milan
STC228035 View of Sion, illustration from Voyage Pittoresque de Geneve a Milan, published Basle, 1819 (colour litho) by Lory, Gabriel L. (1763-1840) & Lory, Mathias G

Poster advertising the electric Simplon Line, serving the Simplon Pass from Switzerland to Italy

Aerial view on Ganter bridge of Simplon pass road, Valais, Switzerland

Simplon eagle statue, Simplon pass, Valais, Switzerland

Ganter bridge of Simplon pass road, Valais, Switzerland

Aerial view on Simplon pass and Fletschhorn, Valais, Switzerland

Lake Rotel near Simplon Pass, Valais, Switzerland

Early morning view on Simplon pass and Fletschhorn, Valais, Switzerland

Aerial view on Simplon pass road with Wasenhorn, Valais, Switzerland

Aerial view on Siplom pass, Wasenhorn and Monte Leone, Valais, Switzerland

Wasenhorn with Simplon pass, Valais, Switzerland

Simplon Hospice with Wasenhorn, Simplon pass, Valais, Switzerland

Early morning aerial view on Simplon pass and Fletschhorn, Valais, Switzerland

Early morning view on Fletschhorn, Simplon Pass, Valais, Switzerland

Simplon, Switzerland

Simplon Switzerland early 1900s

How do we pass now, for the last year, the Simplon, waiting for the opening of the new gallery (colour litho)
2814865 How do we pass now, for the last year, the Simplon, waiting for the opening of the new gallery (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Simplon (engraving)
2811057 The Simplon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Simplon. Illustration from a volume of Byron-related prints published by John Murray, 1830s)

The War, Bridge over the Doveria at Crevola, forming Part of the Great Military Road over the Simplon into Italy
1609995 The War, Bridge over the Doveria at Crevola, forming Part of the Great Military Road over the Simplon into Italy (engraving) by Leitch

The Avalanche on the Simplon, the Village of Simplon (b / w photo)
1593478 The Avalanche on the Simplon, the Village of Simplon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Avalanche on the Simplon, the Village of Simplon)

Destruction of the Great Road over the Simplon (engraving)
1096352 Destruction of the Great Road over the Simplon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the Great Road over the Simplon)

Napoleon: Route du Simplon, The road of the Simplon (engraving)
5999248 Napoleon: Route du Simplon, The road of the Simplon (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Route du Simplon, The road of the Simplon)

The first airplane in the Alps, Chavez flies to the Simplon, at 2500 meters (colour litho)
2815372 The first airplane in the Alps, Chavez flies to the Simplon, at 2500 meters (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first airplane in the Alps)

A Tragic Episode Happened On The 14th Corr Among The Italian Workers In The Works Of Sempione (colour litho)
2798244 A Tragic Episode Happened On The 14th Corr Among The Italian Workers In The Works Of Sempione (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Works On The Simplon Tunnel, In The Bowels Of The Mount (colour litho)
2798198 The Works On The Simplon Tunnel, In The Bowels Of The Mount (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Works On The Simplon Tunnel)

The Construction of the Simplon Tunnel (b / w photo)
1628972 The Construction of the Simplon Tunnel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Construction of the Simplon Tunnel)

The Great Works Of The Sempione, The Italian Workers Go, From Iselle, To Work In The Interior Of The Gallery
2798502 The Great Works Of The Sempione, The Italian Workers Go, From Iselle, To Work In The Interior Of The Gallery (colour litho) by Beltrame

Boring machine used in the Hoosac tunnel 1869
Workers using a primitive boring machine to make the tunnel, lying between Switzerland and Italy, being thirty-six miles long and about twenty-five feet broad

Milan, Italy - Palace Hotel and other sights including the Arco del Sempione, Station and the Antico Palazzo della Borsa (Old Stock Exchange). Date: circa 1901

Advertisement for Brig, Simplon, Switzerland. circa 1960

Valley Saltina Brieg Entrance Simplon Sir John
Valley of the Saltina near Brieg at Entrance of the Simplon; Sir John Frederick William Herschel (British, 1792 - 1871); 1821; Graphite drawing made with the aid of a camera lucida; 19.7 x 29.7 cm

The Bridge at Crevola, by Jean-Charles-Joseph Remond
A View of the Bridge at Crevola near the Simplon Pass, by Jean-Charles-Joseph Remond (1795-1875). Date: circa 1832

Hotel Simplon, Interlaken, Berne, Switzerland, with soldiers walking in the street

Avalanche Gallery on the Simplon, Switzerland

BRIEG, ON THE SIMPLON, Switzerland

A Winter Adventure on the Simplon, Switzerland

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The War, Bridge over the Doveria at Crevola, Forming Part of the Great Military Road over the Simplon into Italy

Picturesque Tour from Geneva to Milan, by way of the Simplon, Gallery of Schalbet

Village and Bridge of Crevola on the road from Simplon to Domodossola, 1832 (oil
XIR899051 Village and Bridge of Crevola on the road from Simplon to Domodossola, 1832 (oil on canvas) by Remond, Jean Charles Joseph (1795-1875); 149x195 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Map of the Road of the Simplon between 1800 and 1807, Switzerland

Old Stockalper Hospice, near the Simplon Pass, Switzerland. The impressive hospice was built by Kaspar Jodok von Stockalper, who traded salt from the Mediterranean to the rest of Europe

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Italy, Simplon Pass, mountains and valleys

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Italy, Simplon Pass, low clouds entering valley

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Italy, Simplon Pass, country church

Sempione Road. Gallery. Piemonte. Italy

Anhydrite
A specimen of the mineral anhydrite (calcium sulphate) from the Simplon tunnel through the Alps which links Switzerland to Italy

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Step into a winter wonderland as the Orient Express glides through the snowy Simplon Pass. This iconic train, known for its luxurious travel experience, is captured in an advertisement that beckons travelers to embark on a journey of elegance and adventure. The Taurus Express also makes an appearance, promising breathtaking views of Sion along the way. In another illustration from the Voyage Pittoresque de Geneve a Milan, we are transported back in time to witness the beauty of Simplon, Switzerland. A poster advertising the electric Simplon Line showcases modernity and progress in transportation. The majestic Simplon eagle statue stands proudly at the pass, symbolizing strength and resilience. As we explore Valais, Switzerland, we are greeted by stunning vistas of snow-covered landscapes and charming towns like Brig. From above Ganter bridge on Simplon pass road, Valais reveals itself in all its glory - a marvel of engineering amidst nature's grandeur. The aerial view captures both Simpon pass and Fletschhorn mountain range with awe-inspiring precision. Simplon has been enchanting visitors since early 1900s with its timeless beauty and captivating allure. An advertisement for Brig invites us to discover more about this hidden gem nestled within Switzerland's heart. Whether you're traversing through history or immersing yourself in nature's splendor, it offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you breathless at every turn.