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Category: Gardens - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Zollikerstrasse 107, Universität Zürich, Zürich
Owned and operated by the University of Zurich, this garden attraction features an elaborate greenhouse. The Botanischer Garten contains over 10,000 species of flora and fauna as well as plant life that is indigenous only to Southwest Africa. Displayed in a villa setting, the gardens also have a herbarium that houses...
Category: Historic Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Bahnhofplatz, Zürich, CH 8001
This magnificent 1871 building is part of Bahnhofplatz, Zürich's primary train station. Hauptbahnhof is noted for its striking architecture.
Category: Sightseeing - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Zürich, CH 8001
This monumental bridge, which was constructed in 1838, has a commemorative statue of Burgomaster Waldmann. Waldmann was executed during the late 1400's when his political foes gained favor. The bridge is a crossing point from Fraumünster to Grossmünster.
Category: Art Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Gablerstrasse 15, Zürich, CH
This collection represents Asian, African, Eastern Indian, and even pre-Columbian American artifacts. A rare find, it was collected by Baron Eduard von der Heydt and is housed in a villa that is over 150 years old. TRAM: 7
Category: Sightseeing - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Zürich, CH 8001
With a well-known landmark fountain, this popular city square is the oldest in Zürich. The square's Weinbauer fountain was dedicated in the early 1900's, but the site dates back to the 1600's, when it was used as a corn exchange. Weinplatz also has a scenic view of the Rathausbrücke and the Rathaus.
Category: Art Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Zollikerstrasse 172, Zürich, CH 8008
This is an impressive private collection that includes Degas, Monet, and Van Gogh. Everything from Middle Age sculptures to French impressionist work is on exhibit. TRAM: 2 or 4
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Fraumünsterstrasse, Stadthausquai, Zürich, CH 8001
This massive medieval church was built in six phases, beginning in the mid-ninth century and ending in the late 13th century. Noted for its splendid Gothic flourishes and its stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall, it was the former house of worship for Zürich's aristocratic ladies' guild.
Friedhof Fluntern (Fluntern Cemetery)
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Zürichberg District, Zürich, CH
ZÜRICHBERG. This is the burial site of influential Irish writer James Joyce, who lived in Zürich from 1915-19, and then again in 1941, which was the year of his death. Also buried here are Johanna Spiri, author of "Heidi," and Elias Canetti, 1981's winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Tram: 6 to the Zoo
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Grossmünsterplatz, Zürich, CH 8001
This church was originally constructed in 1090 and continued expanding until the 14th century. It was here that influential Protestant reformer Huldrych Zwingli served as pastor. Enjoy a majestic view from the twin three-story towers. Tram: 4
Category: Science & History Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Seefeldquai 17, Zürich 8008
Switzerland is known for its chocolate, but it is also renowned for coffee. The Johann Jacobs Museum explains the history and showcases explanatory displays for the true java junkie.
