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The Bahnhofstrasse of Zurich – The world's most famous streets for
strolling and shopping. At 140 years old and 1.4 km in length, it links the
Main Station and the Lake of Zurich. With lime trees decorating on both side
of the street, it has about 120 first-class shops of different trades. This
elegant structure is built on the site of the city walls and has bank vaults
full of gold and silver underfoot. With every major banks having a foothold
on this street, coupled with all the jewellery shops, it is the world’s most
expensive street.
This street is not only littered with international banks, but also
boutique, departmental stores, pastry shops, cafes etc. And of course its
very own Swatch store is also located here.
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Grossmünster – The largest cathedral in Zurich, stand at the east
bank of River Limmmat, attracting visitors with her twin towers. There is
nothing special about the towers by outward appearance. Furthermore, the
Karlstrum tower has 187 steps and there is no lift to take you up the tower.
As there is no lift, you have to climb the narrow stairs to get to the top
of the tower. Half way up the tower, there is a history galley of
Grossmünster. Once up at the top of the tower, you will find that the bird’s
eye view of the city is a great reward for the 187 steps that you have
struggled up. The view overlooks the River Limmat and gives a good aerial
view of the other 2 sister. It also gives a good photo taking angle of the
entire Lake Zurich. Take time to enjoy the fruit of your labour while at the
top of the tower and appreciate Grossmünster from the inside.
Fraumünster – Founded by King Ludwig in 853 AD, the other landmark
of Zurich, stand at the west bank of River Limmat, opposite facing
Grossmünster. Not to be outplay by her sister, this sister church flirt with
visitors with her 1970 five part biblical stained-glass in the choir and
south transept by Marc Chagall. The best time to view these stained-glass is
during morning. The freshness of a new day together with the burst of
morning light thru the stained-glass can make you feel the warm of God’s
love while standing in the aisle of the church. Also look out for ‘The
Heavenly Paradise’ which stained the north window in the transept.
St. Peter’s Church – Located near the site of former Roman custom
at Lindenhof, this eldest sister, though slightly overshadowed by the other
two sisters, is in a league of her own. This oldest church in Zurich is
endowed with Europe’s largest church clock face, font dates from 1598, five
bells dating from 1880, fire-watchers in the tower until 1911. Walk up to
the pulpit and you will see rich acanthus-cartouche with Biblical verses
over it. She definitely has what it takes to make sure visitors do not
bypass her, to go for stained-glass or view of Zurich city only.
Rapperswil – Situated at the end of Lake Zurich, it is not call
the Town of Roses for no reason. It is famous for its display of roses. Even
roses are part of the coat of arm for Rapperswil. The best time to view the
roses is from June to October when it is blooming. There are many public
gardens where the rose bushes can be admired.
 Cityrama - The Great Tour of Zurich
See all the main sights of Switzerland's cultural capital as your motor coach takes you for a drive around Zurich. Enjoy spectacular views of the Alps on your way to visit the rose gardens, deer park and castle in the village of Rapperswil, before enjoying a boat cruise on Lake Zurich.
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Many of this small town attractions are close together and can be visited
by strolling thru the romantic lanes of the old part of the town. Beside the
rose gargdens, there is the 13th century Rapperswil castle. And it a little
surprise to find a Polish National Musuem in a Swiss castle. Next you will
find a deer park on the castle hill.
Legend has it that, the count and countess spared the lives of a hind and
her 2 offspring on a hunting trip. While resting, the hind appear and laid
her head on the countess lap. This gesture of thankfulness enchanted the
count and made him decide to build his new castle on this hill and found a
village on the south slope. The legend is depicts on painting on the wall of
a building, just before the stairs that leads up to the castle.
After strolling thru the castle old town, there are café and restaurants
by the quayside that cater to tourist, which you could take a break. You can
sit by the café and admire the other side of picturesque Lake Zurich.
The Swiss National Museum is another Zurich tourist attraction.
Here, you will get to know more about the history and culture of Zurich. The
museum is situated just behind the Main Station, making it easily accessible
by Metro Train.
Niederdorf
The Niederdorf is the pedestrianized, medieval part of town in the centre
of Zürich, which in the evening is buzzing with bars and restaurants.
The Kunsthaus
The Kunsthaus has an impressive collection of sculptures by Rodin, Moore
and Tinguely, and a strong section on the French Impressionists. Place of
honour, of course, goes to the Swiss artists, including two
eighteenth-century expatriates who worked in London: Fuseli and Angelika
Kauffman.
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