A trip to Zurich is sure to be remembered for a long time.It is very simple to make a plan for walking around this city, because the sights there are practically on every street. Some of them deserve special attention.
Lindenhof, or the best view of Zurich
Sights of the city include not only monuments of architecture. Lindenhof, which means “Linden Yard” in Russian, is also worth a visit.
Ideal places for a leisurely walk
If you want not to look for sightsZurich on the map, and just walk slowly, without thinking about anything, Zurich Embankment is best suited. This is a very beautiful place where it is easy to feel the spirit of the city. In the summer there are plenty of tourists, musicians and clowns perform, and the swans are so tame that they can easily come up for a treat themselves.
City squares
If you are interested in financial Zurich,Attractions worth looking at Paradeplatz. It is here that the representative offices of the main state banks are concentrated. In addition, there is a famous café called “Confiserie Sprüngli” on the square. Many tram routes stop at Paradeplatz, and the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, where there are many boutiques and shops, starts nearby.
Historical Center
Sights of Zurich, description,photos of which attract many tourists include the Old Town. In many European cities there are such nooks of antiquity in which narrow streets and buildings that have remained unchanged for several centuries have survived. In Zurich, you can find houses that are more than ten centuries old, and people still live in them. Associated with them is also an interesting fact. Before Napoleon arrived, the locals gave the houses names, not numbers.
Famous churches of the city
Конечно же, многим туристам интересно повидать и medieval religious buildings. Three of them are considered the most famous: Grossmunster, St. Peter's Church and Fraumunster. Construction of the first began in the twelfth century. Grossmünster belongs to the Protestants and is very closely connected with the history of the formation of this religious movement. It was here that Ulrich Zwingli was a priest who wanted to reform the church. The Theological College founded by him over time became the basis of the University of Zurich. Thus, the center of the Reformation is quite rightly called Zurich. Attractions related to this, also include a museum in which you can visit tours in different languages and climb the towers, from which height you can see the surroundings of the city.
No less noteworthy crypt andthe capital of the church, the bronze doors of Munch and the church choir. Fraumunster begins its history from the year 853, it was once a nunnery, and in the thirteenth century even coins were minted here. Visit the church stands for stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. Finally, you can look at the oldest temple in Zurich. The Church of St. Peter has more than a thousand years of history, but it was not until 1880 that bells appeared in it. An amazing attraction is the local clock, the largest in Europe. They were installed in 1538. Finally, from the high tower of the church, they first followed the fires and at the first sign of smoke a special flag appeared from the window.
Cultural Zurich
Switzerland, attractions and masterswhose art is known throughout Europe attracts quite a few tourists precisely with its culture. For example, the Zurich Opera House is one of the best, and Dramatic is not inferior to it. Modern productions are shown in Schiffenbau. The premises of this theater deserve attention - it is made in the neoclassical style and is surrounded by busts of composers and writers. In addition, in the warmer months, on the streets of the city, you can also see a variety of performances. Therefore, Zurich, the sights of which can satisfy the most demanding taste, will surely please everyone.
