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Zürich (German: Zürich French: Zurich, in English generally Zurich, Italian: Zurigo) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the canton of Zürich. The metropolitan population is around 1.3 million.

The city is Switzerland's main commercial and cultural centre (the political capital of Switzerland being Bern), and is widely considered to be one of the world's global cities. According to several surveys in 2006, it is the city with the best quality of life in the world.

Stay safe

Zürich, like most cities in Switzerland, is relatively safe. Although be on guard for thieves and pickpockets. Carry your wallet or purse in a secure way, not in your hip pocket or a backpack outer pocket. Public Transportation is very safe. You can use it without any special precautions.

Clubs

Zurich has proportionally more clubs than any other city in Europe. You will find anything from very "fancy" Clubs to places you can just chill. If you want, you can go to a club every night. There is always a Club that has a party going, and the Zurich young things make sure to splash all their income on going out.

To See in Zurich

Grossmünster (great minster) (near Lake Zürich, in the old city), where Zwingli was pastor; first building around 820; declared by Charlemagne imperial church
Fraumünster (our lady's minster) first church built before 874; the Romanesque choir dates from 1250-70; Marc Chagall stained glass choir windows; (on the opposite side of the Limmat). During 2004 the Fraumünster was fully renovated. During this period the installed scaffolding went above the tip of the tower allowing a unique and exceptional 360° panoramic view of Zürich.
St. Peter (downstream from the Fraumünster, in the old city); with the largest clock face in Europe

Museums

Museum Bärengasse, history of the city in the 18th century
Kunsthaus Zürich, one of the largest collections in Classic Modern Art in the world (Picasso, Braque, Giacometti, etc.)
Museum Rietberg, Antique Asian Art
Museum Bellerive, Museum for fashion, architecture and design, located in a villa on the beach of the lake
Kunsthalle Zürich
Migros Museum, modern and avantgarde international Art.
Museum of Design Zürich
Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum), located in the Platzspitz park opposite to the main station
Johann Jacobs Museum, history of colonial Fine Food and coffee
Johanna Spyri Museum
Haus Konstruktiv, constructive, concrete and conceptual art and design
NONAM North American Native Museum
Museum of the History of Medicine

Other:

Lindenhof near St. Peter; site of the Roman and medieval castle.
Guild houses along the river (downstream from the Grossmünster)
Old town (Altstadt), District 1, on both sides of the river
Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich (shopping avenue) starting at main train station
Parade-Platz, Plaza in the middle of Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich, center of financial activity, with world-headquarters of several Swiss banks: UBS and Credit Suisse.
Zoological garden
Masoala Rainforest Ecosystem Great Glass Hall in the Zoological garden with trees, flowers and animals in liberty from the rainforest of Masoala National Park in Madagascar
Botanical Garden of the University of Zürich
Chinese Garden, Zürich
Neu Oerlikon, part of City District Zürich Oerlikon: north quarter of the city - Oerliker Park, MFO-Park, Center-11-Building, Price-Waterhouse-Building, ABB-Building, UBS-Building and other modern public spaces.
Lake Zürich, running from Zürich to Rapperswil and linking with the Obersee
Üetliberg, at an altitude 813 metres above sea level, with Uetlibergturm TV-tower
Fluntern Cemetery

Zurich is the financial center of Switzerland and most travellers come with an expense account. The hospitality sector focuses therefore mostly on the 4 and 5 star sector. Zurich is known for it's superb hotels but these won't come cheap. Best is to go on a company rate because rack rates are sometimes ridiculous.

Latest News About Zurich:

Zurich American Sued by Elderhostel for Coverage of Trademark Litigation Costs
A lawsuit brought by Elderhostel Inc. against Zurich American Insurance Co. alleging breach of an insurance policy is an example of increasingly common coverage disputes between companies that wage pricey trademark battles and their insurance carriers. Elderhostel initially sued Zurich in Suffolk Superior Court in Massachusetts on May 6 over the insurance company's refusal to reimburse it for ...

FIFA hails Spain, overlooks referee errors at World Cup
ZURICH -- FIFA offered high praise for World Cup winner Spain in its official analysis of the event Thursday, and indicated African countries harmed their chances on home soil by employing foreign coaches. World Cup - Sport - Soccer - Competitions - FIFA World Cup

Swatch suing UBS over investment losses: report
ZURICH - Swiss watchmaking giant Swatch Group is taking legal action against UBS bank over losses on its investments, a Swiss newspaper reported on Thursday.

FIFA publishes official analysis of 2010 World Cup
ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA's official analysis of the World Cup says champion Spain could be the team of the century, and African countries harmed their chances by employing foreign coaches.

Zurich Insurance of South Africa Slides to First Half Loss of $5.9 Million
Zurich Insurance Co. South Africa Ltd. posted a net loss of 42.7 million rand for the six months through June, compared with a profit of 106.4 million rand a year earlier.

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