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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