Zürich, a city situated on Zürisee (Lake Zurich) and astride the banks of the Limmat and Sihl rivers, is one of the world’s leading industrial and economic centers. The city is a contrast between old and new and is filled with beautiful shops and fine restaurants with a distinctive flair. Here are five attractions you can suggest to your clients to make their trip more memorable!
Fraumünster: Though the cathedral dates from the late 1200s, its modern stained-glass windows were designed by Russian-born artist Marc Chagall and Swiss contemporary Alberto Giacometti. Two lovely guildhalls flank the cathedral.
Grossmünster: Originally founded by the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, this Romanesque and Gothic cathedral is one of the city’s most imposing buildings, with twin towers that dominate the horizon, one of them topped with a statue of Charlemagne. Inside the cathedral are the original crypt and chancel. The belfry offers spectacular views of the city.
Kunsthaus: (Zurich Fine Arts Museum) — The city’s best art museum has a fine collection of European paintings from medieval to modern times.
Lindenhof: This square overlooking the Old Town was once the site of an ancient Roman settlement. Portions of the customs house and fortress remain. A fountain in the square commemorates the heroism of Zürich’s women, who are credited with saving the city from the Habsburgs in 1292 by dressing as men in military uniforms and convincing the invading armies that the city was defended, even while the real army of Zürich was fighting elsewhere.
Museum Rietberg: This museum is noted for its collection of art from Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa, along with its displays of Swiss masks and Flemish tapestries.
BONUS:
Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church): The tower of this Gothic church supports an enormous gilded clock, the largest clock face in Europe.
Taken from The Travel Institute’s Central Europe Destination Specialist course. Premium members have access to this online course for free. Learn more about having Premium Access.
