City buildings in Zurich

Q: What historical sites of Zurich is worth visiting for an architecture lover?

The Church of St. Peter with the largest clock in Europe with a diameter of 8.7 meters combines Romanesque style and Gothic. The town hall of Zurich of the XVII century in the Renaissance style is decorated with frescoes and wooden carvings. The National Museum of Switzerland presents neo-Gothic architecture of the late XIX century with elements of castle style.

Q: Where to go in Zurich with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Zurich Zoo with its unique exotherium offers interactive exhibitions about the natural zones of the world. The Toy Museum in the Old Town displays a collection of dolls, train models and board games from the nineteenth century. In the summer, children will appreciate a boat ride on Lake Zurich overlooking the Alps.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Zurich: the best photo zones?

The view from the top of Utliberg to Lake Zurich and the Alps is ideal for panoramic shots. Niederdorf Street in the Old Town with half-timbered houses and flower boxes creates the atmosphere of medieval Switzerland. The Moser Fountain in the city center is surrounded by sculptures and has become a popular place for creative photo shoots.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Zurich?

According to legend, Grossmünster was founded by Charlemagne, whose horse fell to his knees at the burial place of Saints Felix and Regula. Fraumunster is associated with the legend of the daughter of Louis of Germany, who founded the monastery in the ninth century. Niederdorf Street, according to legend, was a meeting place for medieval minnesinger poets.

Q: What little-known sights of Zurich are worth seeing?

The Ritberg Museum in Villa Wesendock presents a collection of art from Asia, Africa and the Americas. The Chinese Garden in the Zefeld district was created as a gift from the sister city of Kunming. Glyptoteca Centralbau holds a collection of ancient sculpture and rare artifacts of the Renaissance.

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