- Districts: Rathaus (Town Hall), Hochschulen (University), Lindenhof and City (City)
- Area: 180 hectares
- Sightseeing: Zurich Town Hall, the first street lamp, St. Peter's Church, Grossmunster, Fraumunster
The old part of the city of Zurich is a tourist center, with an area of only 1.8 square meters. km. In this small area is concentrated a huge number of brand shops and exclusive restaurants , which attracts tourists from all over the world. But still the main feature of the Old City of Zurich is the abundance of architectural monuments that literally dive into the fascinating history of this largest European city.
City `s history
The old town was born in the XIX century. It was at this time that most of its architectural monuments and structures were built. But in some places you can find objects that were erected several centuries before that and they are the main highlight of the old part of the Swiss city. By the second half of the XX century, the territory of the Old City of Zurich has increased significantly and divided into 4 districts: Rathaus, Hochschulen, Lindenhof and City.
What to see?
Since the founding of the Old City of Zurich, the history of one of Europe's largest metropolises began. It was here that the military strengthening of the Roman army was once founded. Here, a medieval castle belonging to the Carolingian dynasty was erected. The modern city of Zurich has grown many kilometers, but in its heart, the Old Town, life is still boiling. And although locals do not like this area for excessive noise and fuss, tourists come in crowds here to admire its sights.
The main historical monuments of the Old City of Zurich are:
- The Zurich Town Hall , which was built in 1690;
- the first street lamp;
- The mirror alley in which Lenin once stopped;
- St. Peter's Church , combining elements of Baroque, Gothic and Classicism;
- the Lindenhof area, located along the Limmat River;
- the Grossmunster Cathedral ;
- the Cathedral of the Virgin (Fraumunster) ;
- a statue of the mayor Hans Waldmann.
How to get there?
The old city of Zurich is the center of modern Zurich, considered the largest city in Switzerland . You can get to this area by any public transport or on foot. If you prefer to travel around the city by tram or bus, then you should be guided by stops Rathaus, Rennweg or Helmhaus.
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