Zürich
– Switzerland
by Peter Lemstra
Zürich gained international fame as a banking town
and for being the world's cleanest and most pleasant city to reside in.
Throughout recent years, Zürich is increasingly influenced by big-city
and multicultural influences and while maintaining its calm and idyllic
character untill today, its burstling downtown provides in plenty of
bars, restaurants and entertainment. Blessed with its sceneric natural
setting, including a large lake, two rivers, tree-covered hills and the
snowcapped Alpine mountain peaks aligned on the horizon, Zürich is
undisputedly one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. If not,
in the world!
The medieval old town of Zürich is divided by the
river Limmat and its churches, medieval guild halls and narrow alleys
give the historical centre a charming ambience. On the east bank of the
river, the part called Niederdof is the place where most bars and
nightlife is concentrated. Filled with the crowds of the nearby
University, this part of the old town is a lively place under the
shadows of the majestic Grossmünster church. The historical centre of
Zürich is situated on the west bank, with the St. Peter's and
Fraumünster churces as its main landmarks. Here you will find a variety
of exclusive shops and boutiques and the extensive Bahnhofstrasse is
considered as one of the most prestigious shopping streets in Europe.
Despite its image as a conservative and tranquil
city, Zürich offers a lot of entertainment, culture as well as a
vibrant nightlife. Being a center for contemporary art and offering its
visitors a wide variety of interesting museums, galleries and cultural
events, Zürich is definitely a good place to stick around in for a few
days. Old factories has been transformed into trendy bars, restaurants
or nightclubs and gives the city the dynamics of any world city. Zürich
is also a good base for day trips to popular destinations like Baden
and Winterthur.
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