Do you think that it is impossible to learn and see Zurich in just one day of travel? You are wrong. This city from the very arrival, starting with the station, already enjoy and pleasantly surprise. Of course, all the depth and grandeur of Zurich for 1 day can not be recognized, but to admire the most beautiful landscapes, to experience the wonderful atmosphere of the city and to walk through the most notable sights is quite real. For such a short time you will have time to get valuable historical information, it will undoubtedly open new views and interesting facts about Switzerland that will fill you and enrich the inner world.
Zurich from the first minutes
To know all the secrets of Zurich probably not even in one day, but in a couple of hours. Its magical medieval architecture, which you can see on every street of the city, causes a lot of admiration among tourists.
Where to begin? Of course, your tour of Zurich begins with the station. Already at the station you can get acquainted with important objects. Near the entrance you will be greeted by a monument to Alfred Esher - the founder of the railway tracks. Just behind him, you will find a walk along the most expensive street in Zurich - Bahnhofstrasse. On it you will find many souvenir shops , banks, hotels and expensive restaurants .
Two stops from the station there is Paradeplatz - the center of the most delicious desserts and high-profile events. If you turn from it to the left, you will stumble upon the Church of St. Peter - one of the main sights of Zurich, which became famous for its watch tower with a huge dial. If you climb up from the church, you will enter the very heart of Zurich - Lindenhof's "linden yard". Here is an ancient square - a lookout, from where actually the city began to expand. From it you will have a beautiful view of the city itself, the Grossmunster Cathedral , the wonderful Lake Zurich and the Limmat River.
Going down from Lindenhof, you will stumble upon one more observation deck, with a view of the ruins of the Roman baths - one of the historical sights of Zurich. We go further and find ourselves on the beautiful embankment of the city. It is home to the famous Fraumunster Cathedral , in which you can admire the amazing works of Marc Chagall. The very building of the cathedral deserves your attention - it is an ideal example of medieval architecture, which is still preserved in excellent condition. Do not forget to visit the Teuscher store on the waterfront, where the best chocolate of Europe is sold.
Just two blocks from the store is another old Zürich square - Weinplatz. It is one of the city's shopping areas, where you can buy yourself not only souvenirs , but also wonderful home-made wines, honey, etc. Just behind the square you will find a direct exit to the Razaus bridge. It rests directly in the building of the town hall , which attracts the attention of many tourists with its majestic architecture.
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Other side
So, you were in the second part of the city. This side of Zurich is also very interesting with its landscapes and sights. Let's start with the embankment. In addition to the city hall there is another very important object - the Grossmunster Cathedral. Its towers can be seen from almost any point of the city, if you want, you can climb to the top with a special staircase and look at the panorama of the area. At the end of the embankment is the exhibition center of painting Helmhaus. It often exhibited the work of young artists, sculptors and photographers. Just behind Helmhaus is another attraction of Zurich - the Water Church, which has a rich history and interesting architecture. Cafe Odion - one of the most notable institutions of the city. It is located near the church. In the past centuries, there were invited parties, which were attended by Lenin, Erich Maria Remarque and other notable guests of the city.
We pass a couple of blocks from the cafe and now you are at the shore of Lake Zurich. It simply fascinates with its beauty and natural edging. This is a great place for quiet, family walks. Not far from the lake is the most tourist street of Zurich - Niederdorfstrasse. On it you can find wonderful institutions, where you will taste the best dishes of national cuisine . Here are the best hotels in Zurich, shops and clubs.
At the end of the street you will stumble upon the Central stop, a hundred meters away is the amazing Polyban funicular . With its help you can reach easily and quickly to the building of the main university of Zurich - ETH. If you walk from it to the right a couple of blocks, then you will find one of the main museums in Zurich - Kunsthaus . In principle, on this your walk through Zurich for 1 day and ends, but if you still have a little time, then climb Mount Utliberg and take another look at the beautiful city panorama, just a little from a different angle.
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