A pesar de que esta estación de trenes es un impresionante edificio de por sí, sin mencionar que es un paso principal para incontables viajeros diariamente, puede ser más conocido por el vecindario que ha crecido alrededor. Bahnhofstrasse es ahora sinónimo de centro comercial de clase alta en esta ciudad cosmopolita y tiene mucho tráfico que se mueve por toda la estación. Mientras cruces Hauptbahnhof, tómate un minuto para detenerte y mirar a tu alrededor. La arquitectura del lugar es brillante. Un gran lugar para orientarte en la ciudad, hay muchos escritorios con información para turistas y quioscos que ofrecen paseos a los visitantes que solamente están deambulando.
El Grossmunster es probablemente el punto de referencia más conocido de Zurich. La cripta, que data de finales del siglo XI, cuenta entre los elementos sobrevivientes más viejos de la antigua Carolingian Münster (o catedral). El siglo XII trajo la introducción de la nave y su impresionante claustro, mientras que la basílica con galerías data de un período posterior. Las impresionantes torres gemelas que despliegan elementos de estilos romano, gótico y neo gótico, junto con los planos frecuentemente alterados para las extensiones, causaron una prolongada fase de construcción. En 1762, la torre de la campana fue destruida por un incendio y después de esto, se les dió su diseño característico actual a las torres gemelas. Esto fue el resultado de la reforma de que el Grossmünster fuera transformado en el edificio religioso más soberbiamente diseñado que es hoy. Es una mayor atracción turística para los fans de la arquitectura.
The Predigerkirche in Zurich is a beautiful protestant church with spectacular architecture. It is was built somewhere in the 13th Century and was run by Dominican monks but was turned into a protestant church after the Zwingli Reformation. Besides the wooden church pews, the side aisle has a library and a seating area with chairs for lunch that is served every Sunday. Almost every evening the church is a venue for Christian concerts.
El Fraumünster es famosa por sus increíblemente coloridos vitrales, diseñados por Marc Chagall. La iglesia fue, sin embargo, construida mucho tiempo antes de que las ventanas fueran creadas y fue un presente de Ludwig des Deutschen (que significa 'Ludwig de los Alemanes') a su hija, quien fue la primera abadesa de la iglesia de las damas. No solo ella gobernó sobre un extenso territorio, ella también tuvo una fábrica privada; sin embargo, sólo el claustro y la iglesia con su coro romántico y nave gótica fueron sometidos a la ira de la Reforma. La torre del lado izquierda del edificio fue levantada en 1732 y presenta una antítesis refrescante a las cercanas torres gemelas del Grossmünster.
Augmented by the steely waters of the Limmat River, this church is a stirring escape into history. A stone's throw from Lindenhof Hill in the old town of Zurich, this is one of the four major churches in the city. Although the current holy site was not declared sacred until 1706, an early church structure was believed to have been built by the 8th or 9th Century. The most iconic feature of St. Peterskirche is its clock tower, which plays host to the largest clock face in the country, its minute hand alone measuring 5.7 meters (18.8 feet). With a facade as legendary and imposing as this, it is no surprise that St. Peter Church lords over pristine, fawn-roofed houses which dot the charming landscape of Old Town. However, the interiors of the church are just as beautiful, its stuccoed white ceiling and carved wooden balconies illuminated by a line of chandeliers that swing overhead. While an ornate Romanesque choir stall and Baroque naves add to its magnificence, it is the now faded murals that are a true testimony to the church's long-standing history and religious repute.
Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich, which has been dubbed one of the most expensive shopping avenues in the world, can easily compete with its counterparts in New York, Hong Kong, Paris, and London. Blue-and-white trams whisk shoppers along this mile-long and mainly car-free stretch between the main train station and the lake. Bahnhofstrasse is where the affluent shop for designer clothing and gold watches. However, it also finds a fair share of the general populace, all in awe of the shopping extravaganza. A little park separates Bahnhofstrasse from the elegant department stores Jelmoli and Globus, all of which are worth a visit. Numerous restaurants and cafes feature outdoor seating, ideal for observing fellow shoppers.
Muri Abbey is a prominent Benedictine monastery commemorating Saint Martin of Tours. Serving as a burial ground for the House of Habsburg, the abbey was established by Radbot, Count of Habsburg, in 1027 and an abbey church was allocated in 1064. Muri Abbey was majorly destructed during the 14th Century, and Emperor Leopold I restored the monastery, the church and the historic mausoleum in the 18th Century. The site attracts thousands of visitors who come to view this grand religious institution.
Overlooking the River Zugersee, St. Andreas Castle is an ancient existing since 400 CE. The site has been used during the Roman Era for ceremonies and for Christian services in the 8th Century. The castle is under the private ownership and is open to public twice a year. The castle has also been marked as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Dating back to 1150, the Ittingen Charterhouse functioned as a monastery and is today an education and seminar center. Until 1977, when it was under the possession of the Fehr family and operated as a monastery. Today, it houses an art museum of Thurgau, a worship center, an educational center and a restaurant.
The Wyden castle is one of the oldest surviving historic structures in Ossingen (Zurich canton). It is a registered site of national significance. The castle today is a private residence.
Zurich's vibrant and diverse history comes alive Augustinergasse, a historic street which winds through the charming Old Town. Touted as one of Zurich's most colorful streets, Augustinergasse is where lovingly carved, wooden windows embellish picture-perfect buildings gleaming in corals, emeralds and pastels. In the Middle Ages, it was home to a number of local artists, though the street was largely occupied by wealthy factory owners by the 17th Century. Notable landmarks along Augustinergasse include Augustinerkirche, one of the most significant churches in medieval Zurich, and Munzplatz, which served not only as a church but also as a workshop and mint coinage. Perhaps the most striking attribute of these edifices is the strategically crafted oriel windows, which go beyond just being a pretty ornamentation. Through these bay windows, residents could view forthcoming guests, hence buying themselves time to decline them with grace, if they so wished. These buildings which date to as far back as the 14th Century, are presently storefronts brimming with cultural relics, books, souvenirs, clothing and the likes.
Haus zum Rechberg is considered to be an impressive building in Hirschengraben, Zurich. The eye-catching palatial construction was undertaken by David Morf in 1759 for the sovereign. After several splendid renovations, The Rechberg house is opened to the public and visitors marvel at the fabulous architecture and the beautiful Baroque styled gardens.