| Museum of Art
This fantastic art museum displays Western works
since the 1600s and has an especially impressive selection of modern
art.
Church of Our Lady
This prominent 13th-century Gothic cathedral is
perhaps best known for one of its more recent additions,
stained-glass windows designed by Marc Chagall in the 1970s.
Great Church
This 12th-century cathedral has both historical
and architectural significance: Ulrich Zwingli led an important sect
of the Reformation from here in the early 1500s, and the cathedral's
twin towers serve as perhaps the most recognizable landmarks in
modern Zürich.
Swiss National Museum
Situated in an historic castle, this museum
displays a collection of interesting artifacts from throughout Swiss
history.
Old Town
Zürich's historic section features cobblestone
streets, a variety of small stores and restaurants and many of the
city's most significant religious landmarks.
Bahnnofstrasse
This famous pedestrian street offers the best in
world-class shopping opportunities and is also home to some of the
world's most important banks.
St. Peter Church
One of the oldest churches in the city, this
cathedral is best known for having the largest clock face in Europe.
Zurich Toy Museum
A collection of Swiss toys from throughout
history.
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Opera House
This famous performance hall, built in the late
19th century, hosts frequent dramatic and musical events.
Botanical Garden
Affiliated with the University of Zürich, these
large gardens feature a huge variety of plants from around the
world.
Beyer
This well-known store specializes in glitzy
watches and jewelry.
Johann Jacobs Museum
This off-beat museum explores everything about the
world of coffee, with exhibits on the history of the coffee bean and
coffee pot.
Schauapielhaus
This famous theater has hosted performances
directed by numerous great playwrights and continues to serve as
Zürich's most popular dramatic venue.
Swiss Craft Center
A collection of arts and crafts and folk-art from
throughout the country.
Belvoir Park
Zürich's largest park, this bucolic expanse is
well-suited for a variety of recreational activities and for
relaxing strolls away from the clamor of the rest of the city. Zoological Garden
This modern zoo is home to exotic animal species
from all over the world. |