Zurich

Zurich is the capital city of the Zí¼rich canton in Switzerland and is also the largest city in Switzerland. Zurich is the also the main cultural and commercial centre of Switzerland. Several surveys claim that Zí¼rich enjoys the "best quality of life" in the world. Zurich is located at the place where river Limmat flows out of the Lake Zí¼rich from the north-western end. Zurich is situated at a distance of only 30 km to the north of the Alps. Zí¼rich nestles in an area surrounded by hills on all four sides. Lindenhof, the historical center of the city is a small hill that is present on the left bank of the river Limmat at a distance of 700 meters towards north from the point where the river leaves Lake Zí¼rich. Zurich, Switzerland, is the most beautiful Swiss city, situated by the river, and lakes and beautiful snowy peaks adding to the natural beauty.

The steep and cobbled passages characterize the medieval architecture plan based on which the city is built. The natural beauty of the place along with its serene surrounding and churches, art gallery, numerous cafí© mesmerizes every tourist. Zurich has to offer everything interesting and beautiful to the people of any age. Zí¼rich is quiet a lively city and the tourists visiting the city gives a vibrant outlook to the city. The crowded and multi-ethnic streets with pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes gives a sense of the modern embracing the tradition seamlessly and without hindering the natural beauty of the place.

The well developed transportation system of Zí¼rich in Switzerland is well developed and helps tourists from all over the world to visit the city with ease and convenience. Zí¼rich Main Station links the city with neighboring cities by regular rail services. A1, A3 and A4 motorways also links Zí¼rich to the neighboring cities. The Zí¼rich International Airport is situated at a distance of less than 10 kilometers in Kloten, which lies to the northeast of Zurich. Boats, funicular railways and cable car comprise of the basic public modes of transport in Zurich.

Zurich, Switzerland has been the focal point of several art movements. Zurich is the place from where the Dada movement started in the year 1916. Zí¼rcher Opernhaus : a famous Opera House of Europe, Schauspielhaus Zí¼rich: Main Theater-Complex in Zurich, Theater am Neumarkt, Theater der Kí¼nste are among the main tourist attractions and the cultural centers of the city. These venues also stand as the reflection of the high cultural life that is observed here. Overall, Zurich in Switzerland in Europe charms every tourist with its natural beauty and cultural brilliance.