Zurich gained international fame as a banking town and for being the world's cleanest and most pleasant city to reside in. Throughout recent years, Zurich has been increasingly influenced by big-city and multicultural invasions and while still maintaining its calm and idyllic character.Its bustling downtown provides plenty of bars, restaurants and entertainment. Blessed with its scenic natural setting, including a large lake, two rivers, tree-covered hills and snowcapped mountain peaks, Zurich is undisputedly one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. If not, in the world!
The medieval old town of Zurich 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, Niederdof is the place where most bars and nightlife is concentrated. Filled with crowds from the nearby university, and under the shadows of the majestic Grossmunster church, this part of the old town is a lively place. The historical centre is situated on the west bank, with the St. Peter's and Fraumunster churches 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, Zurich offers a lot of entertainment, culture as well as a vibrant nightlife. Being a centre for contemporary art and offering its visitors a wide variety of interesting museums, galleries and cultural events, Zurich is definitely a place to put on your must visit list. Old factories have been transformed into trendy bars, restaurants and nightclubs and this gives the city the dynamics of any world city. Zurich is also a good base for day trips to popular destinations like Baden and Winterthur.
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