Chur is a city located in Switzerland, serving as the capital and largest town of the Swiss canton of Grisons. It is situated in the northern part of the canton within the Grisonian Rhine Valley, specifically positioned on the right bank where the Rhine River turns towards the north.
The city is notably recognized as being reputedly the oldest town in Switzerland. Its geographic location along the river valley makes it a central point within the regional landscape of the Grisons.