Zurich

Zurich is not only the banking capital of the world but also a city housing great treasures in its streets and museums. Zurich is the city which gave birth to the Dadaist movement, and is the place where James Joyce penned the famous Ulysses.

Here is a sneak peak into the exploits of the city. The Bahnhofstrasse is one of Europe’s most attractive shopping areas where its streets have unimaginable treasures in its underground vaults. You can find the most exquisite collections from the 15th century to the modern works of art of Dali, Gaugin, Munch, Picasso and Cezanne in the city’s Museum of Fine Arts. The Fraumunster Church is one of the church spires that marks Zurich’s skyline. It overlooks the historic square of Munsterhof, which was a former pig market. The church was founded in 853, wherein its convent was the living place for German noblewomen till the 13th century. The chief attraction of this church is its five beautiful stained glass windows that were designed in the year 1970 by the 83 year old Marc Chagall.

A walk through the Swiss National Museum take back in time, littered with the works of art and everyday articles like toys, costumes, and wheels that are considered to be the first ever discovered. You can see an exhibit on Swiss clock making, and weapons of Swiss combat.

On your visit to Zurich, you will love exploring its cobbled streets while passing museums, exploring flea markets and receiving free gifts from its world famous chocolate factories. Zurich has a lively population that is multi-ethnic that rivals all other major European cities. Zurich is a country that has always been famous for its watches and chocolate; so if you want to buy the best of those, this is the place to go.

You can spend your time away walking on the quays and promenades that are found along shores of its lake. Zurich sports an active café culture where you can just sit and watch people go by! The Swiss are generally neat and precise in their work, and so they reflect an impression of a staid and prim society. However, the nightlife of Zurich is far from placid! There are many clubs, restaurants, and bars here, with festivals and street parades throughout the year, making Zurich exhausting to even the greatest party animal!