Zurich Facts

Located in the heart of the Zurich Canton, modern Zurich blends old-world charm and avant-garde infrastructure. Every year, Switzerland's largest city draws thousands of visitors to its scenic splendors and beatific landscape. Breathe in the crisp Alpine air and the rich cultural heritage - though that is only the beginning! Historic museums and churches, friendly Zurchers (Zurich citizens, that is), and world-class architecture make this city one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in Europe. The city is broadly planned into 12 Kreise (districts) arranged clockwise around the city center, making it quite simple for wandering tourists to read maps and follow directions.

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...Blessed with pure air, the dazzling Lake Zürich and a walkable Altstadt district full of fine boutiques and restaurants, it's little wonder the locals look so pleased. But where is the urban edge? You need only delve into Dada at Cabaret Voltaire, enjoy a literary pint at the James Joyce Pub or buy a funky Freitag bag to realize that behind its super-slick facade, Zürich inspires and innovates.

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See the first rays illuminate Marc Chagall's exquisite stained-glass windows at the medieval Fraumünster church, rising gracefully above the Limmat River. You'll find standouts by Monet and a peerless Alberto Giacometti collection at the Kunsthaus, while Cabaret Voltaire, birthplace of...