This city can rightly be called a paradise for art lovers and all the beautiful. In Zurich, there is something to see. In addition, it is the largest financial center of the country, it is one of the most important art centers in Europe, and it has a huge number of galleries, museums, exhibitions of contemporary masters and the work of classical European artists. All guests of the city and just a lover of shopping in Switzerland should get acquainted with the main sights of Zurich.
Museums of Zurich
Among the famous sights of Switzerland in Zurich, most of them are museums. One of the most famous and large in Zurich is Kunsthaus. The museum is located in a building designed by Carl Moser and Robert Curiel. Here works of masters of the Swiss art of the Middle Ages and up to the 20th century are collected. Your attention is given to the works of Giacometti, medieval sculpture and painting, canvases of the Dutch and the works of Swiss masters. Also in the museum is a large collection of works by Munch, Picasso, Marc Chagall and Dali. In addition to the permanent exhibition, you can go to regular temporary exhibitions.
If you want to get to know the city and the country in general, go to the Swiss National Museum. Among the sights of Zurich this place is valuable because it has a full history of Swiss culture. The building has entire expositions of the Neolithic, Middle Ages, illuminated knightly culture. Impressive series of historical interiors.
Sights of Zurich: churches and cathedrals
The oldest church in Zurich is considered to be the church of St. Peter. Construction began in the distant 8th century and lasted until 1880. Prior to the Reformation, the church building was a simple town parish, and in 1706 it was consecrated as the first Protestant church. Here lie the remains of the first independent mayor of Rudolph Brun. The tower is made in the traditions of the Romanesque-Gothic style, and the nave in the Baroque style.
The Grossmunster Cathedral in Zurich is famous for its twin towers. They built the cathedral for quite some time from about 1090 to 1220, but further construction continued. Before the reformation it was a Catholic church, and then it was made a parish Protestant. Then the internal interior of the building was changed, since according to the Protestant worldview, nothing should distract the praying person. The building near the cathedral was originally a place for girls' education, now there is a theological faculty of the University.
Fraumünster in Zurich is also quite a popular place. Among the sights of Switzerland in Zurich, this building is fascinating with its beauty and refinement. In the distant 853, King Louis II gave Fraumünster his daughter. Since that time, this place began to function as a nunnery, which later became the haven of many aristocrats from Germany. The interior is made in Romanesque style. Most tourists come to admire the most beautiful stained-glass windows dedicated to the formation of Christianity - the works of Marc Chagall.
Lake in Zurich
As you can see in Zurich, there is something to see. And you can relax by body and soul near the water near the lake. In the direction from Grossmünster to Bellevue you can feed the swans. It is worth noting that they are absolutely not afraid of tourists and sometimes even require refreshments. If you walk along the lake of Zurich in the evening, positive emotions are guaranteed to you. On weekends there are clowns, jugglers, gymnasts and musicians. Artists come to show their bizarre work. At the end of the walk you can enjoy a dinner overlooking the lake. After dinner, take a stroll through the Chinese Park. To go back to the center, just turn to the tram line, which you will very soon get back.
