because Zurich, the largest city of Switzerland, is well known as the country’s economic and cultural center and one of the main financial and industrial capitals in Europe, it is easy to forget it is a pleasant and fascinating place for tourists.
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The best months for good weather in Zurich are May, June, July, August and September
On average the hottest months are June, July and August
January is the coldest month of the year
Tourist Attractions
More than 360 different species of animals live in the exotic world of the Zurich zoos, one of the most beautiful in Europe.Animals live as close to their own environments as possible: snow leopards in the middle of the Himalayan rocky landscape, penguins swimming in cold water and you can see foxes that fly from a canopy walking on an area of 13,000 square meters of tropical tropical forest.In Kaeg Krachan Elephant Park, you can watch the Asian Asian elephant game with their children and you can swim in the Outdoor Multi-Mediu Complex, which was designed to resemble their natural habitat.The trams and trains are heading to the Zoo at the Main Station and Paradeplatz.
Standing on an open terrace above the river, the main church in Zurich dominates the city horizon with its twin towers.Built between the eleventh and 13th centuries, it is a Romanesque basilic with three corridors with galleries, with a choir over a crypt dating from about 1100. The upper levels of the towers date from 1487, but the peaks with the dome were added in 1782.He believes that he founded the order to which the Church initially belonged.You can see the poorly damaged original of the statue in the crypt;The outer one is a copy. In a look, you forget to see the two modern bronze doors made in 1935-36, the carved Romance capitals, the remains of the Gothic murals and the late Romanesque monastery of about 1200. The three brightly colored stained glass have been designed by Augusto Giacometti in 1933
The Sprüngli House was opened in 1856, and today, the Confectionery Cafe on Paradeplatz is a favorite stop for locals and tourists.A look at the temptations of the temptations in the window and you will be attracted in to enjoy at least the eyes of the beautifully displayed truffles (fresh every day), candy, cakes and macarons signatures, called Luxemburgerli.in the afternoon in an elegant setting.
Often translated to the Church of the Virgin Mary, the name of the Protestant Fraumoutester means the Church of the women, referring to the establishment of a monastery here in 853 for the aristocratic women by Emperor Ludwig for his daughter, Hildegard.Until the Middle Ages, the head of the monastery was also the governor of the city.The church is a three-level basilica, with a Gothic ship built between the XIII-XV centuries, an Romanic wall and an early Gothic transept.Underground, you can see the remains of the crypt of the church in the 9th century.
"Main Street " in Zurich is busy Bahnhofstrasse, which extends from the main train station (Bahnhof) to Bürkliplatz, at the head of the lake.The 1,200 meter street is one of the most attractive commercial streets in Europe, animated by wells, public art, trees and special buildings.Although many of the stores that place it are filled with fur, fashion, jewelry and other high-end goods, their intelligently cut windows and the buildings themselves make a popular place for everyone's walk.The middle section of the street was built in 1867 after filling an old ditch, Fröschengraben;The parts to the lake and the station were built a few years later.Interesting buildings include more data from the beginning of the 20th century: the Weber building (number 75), rebuilt in 1912 and 1928 and the Jelmoli Complex in Seidengasse 1, initially designed with an iron skeleton.Observe the 1913 facade of the Peterhof and Leuenhof building in particular.
To the south of Lindenhof in the Old City part that is on the western bank of the city of Limma, St. Peter's Church is on a small hill.The oldest parish church in Zurich, has a chorus of the novel from the 13th century under the tower and a baroque nave with three rows and galleries.You can see the initial foundation of the 9th century, under Chancel. In 1538, the church purchased the largest clock in Europe, with a diameter of 8.7 meters and still retains that registration.
The central point of the city of Zurich and a favorite playground for tourists and locals is Lake Zurich.The whole shore is bordered by promenades and parks, where the local inhabitants take the sun, do jogging, picnic and swim in the lake.Search the ship that lands in Bürkliplatz, at the point where Limma flows from the lake.Quaibücke crosses the river to connect Bürkliplatz with Bellevueplatz.a Chinese garden;And a landing boat for Limmatschiff, a boat that goes from the National Museum along the river to the lake, which ends in Zürihorn.Beach lawns, barbecue places and self -service.Paddleboards rental station. In every Saturday, Bürkliplatz, from May to October, a large market of seniors takes place, with up to 500 sellers, including antique dealers and hobby traders
One of the most important art museums in Europe, Kunsthaus is led by the Zürich Arts Society and follows its history to an artist society founded in 1787. Although it has large collections of works of several artists - more paintings by Charles Munch than any other museum outside Oslo and Monet's most important collection -The highest quality of an artist to the detriment of the highest quantity. n nkunsthaus is particularly strong in the impressionist, post -impressionist and modern schools, starting with the precursors and first impressions Delacroix, Corot, Court and Manet.Two of the most beautiful large waterproofing canvas are in the center of the Monet exhibition.Both Cézanne and Van Gogh are represented by paintings from the end of their career - painted by Van Gogh in the last days of his life.An entire room is full of characteristic dream works of Marc Chagall.As you can expect, there are numerous works from the Dada School, started right here, in Zürich.The previous periods are well represented, with important collections of exceptional paintings from the Dutch, Flemish gold (Rubens and Van Dyck), Italian baroque and Venetian periods Settecento.Obtaining work of living artists is an important mission, and on the ground floor, you will find exhibitors of contemporary sculptures. N Nadresa: Heimplatz 1, Zürich
Along Limmatquai, a popular commercial street on the river bank, there are a series of elegant old guild houses, with sumptuous interiors, which reflect the wealth of guilds that governed the city until 1789. Many of them now host restaurants, so you can take an interior look at Haus Zur Safran (54);Haus Zur Rüden from 1660 (42);And Haus Zur Zimmerleuten (40) with two floors of 1709, with a beautiful window.Built between 1694 and 1698, the massive building of the late Renaissance has a rich carved decoration and a baroque ceremony that is worth seeing.It was not connected to the ground until 1839, when Limmatquai was built.Built on the northern side of the church is Helmhaus from 1794, with a room with wells, in which special exhibitions are organized
Between Bahnhofstrasse and the left bank of the Limma, the western half of the old city of Zurich rises steeply to the quiet peace of Lindenhof trees.Here, in the fourth century, the Romans built their fortified settlement to defend themselves against northern migrations.Five centuries later, Charlemagne's nephew built a palace here as a royal residence.After the remains of these structures disappeared, others were incorporated into the buildings around the park, the site was still used for important ceremonies;In 1798 the oath confirming the Helvetic Constitution was taken.Today, it is a shady park of trees, with benches, chess players and tourists who enjoy the view along the river and the old city.
The amazingly large collections in Bellerive make the most important Museum of Arts applied in Switzerland.The various exhibitions that expose them explore various topics and themes, moving perfectly between art and design and through different historical periods.Other specialties include textiles, modern ceramics and puppets made by the artists from the twentieth century.There are 200 historical musical instruments in collections. N Nadresa: Höschgasse no.3, Zurich
In the middle of this modern financial power of a city is a neighborhood full of historical charm, its narrow streets rising abruptly on the east of the river.The Niederdorf area is one of the streets and medi markets, a lively place to visit, with boutiques, restaurants and cafes.Haus Zum Napt, at number 6, has a refined interior with rooms furnished in Renaissance style.You will find the house of the guild, now theater, and Hans Zum Rech, dating from the Middle Ages and showing how the decorative styles have changed over the centuries.Grimmenturm from the 13th century, at number 27, was initially a residence.On these streets, you will find antiques and boutiques stores, as well as cafes and restaurants.After traveling through the old town and heard the historical comment from your guide, you will get on the Dolderbahn railway to climb the hills of the Zurichberg neighborhood for views of the old and lake.
One December is an interesting time to visit Zurich, when the streets and markets - even the station - are full of kiosks that sell feed products, gifts, decorations and works of the local craftsmen.In the middle of Werdleplatz stalls there is the Christmas tree singing, a pyramid platform from eternally green branches, where strings of children dressed in red Christmas carols.Christmas from Europe fills the huge Bahnhof, whose main room becomes a bright world of lights, highlighted by a 50 -foot Christmas tree decorated with Swarovski crystal ornaments.The tree presents over 6,000 ornaments from the last year and from the past years.
A building similar to a castle with neo -Gothic flowering houses an excellent museum that presents the cultural history of the whole of Switzerland.It is by far the most important collection of historical and cultural artifacts - over 820,000 of them, covering a wide range of topics from prehistory to the 20th century.Up to about 800 AD, they are among the best in Europe.The whole collections cover gold and silverware, textiles, costumes, metallurgy, jewelry, watches and watches, scientific tools, rural life, carriages and sins, musical instruments, crafts and industrial antiquities.The Tower of Armureria presents an important collection of weapons and weapons. Na -Facing follows four themes: early migration and settlement, religious and intellectual history, political history and economic development of Switzerland.The Gallery of Collections offers an overview in 20 exhibitions that have Swiss handicrafts and products.Swiss furniture from the twentieth century is also exposed, highlighting the contrasts.
For the best views of the city and the lake, follow the locals in their favorite weekend air, 871 meters.To the southwest of Zürich, Uetliberg is the northernmost peak in the Albis ridge, easily accessible with Uetlibergbahn, a mountain railway traveling throughout the year from Selnau Station to the Superior Station.From here is a 10 -minute walk to the top.The views of the day from the observation tower are over the Alps Valais, Bernezi and Glaris, with the Black Forest to the north and to the East.From here, an easy ridge walk to Felsenegg lasts a little more than an hour, where a cable car goes down to Adliswil.The journey to Uetliberg at night for a dinner with fondue and views of the city with the lights reflected in the snow is one of the things preferred by locals to do in Zurich in winter.
