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Kunsthalle Zurich
Situated in the centre of the city on Limmatstrasse, Kunsthalle Zurich is an art exhibition showcasing the contemporary art of notable artists like Iba Ekblad, Sherrie Levine, Sarah Lucas, Keith Tyson and many more.
The museum has various temporary and permanent exhibitions where solo artists present their art in the form of pictures, scriptures, sculptures, etc. The museum was founded in 1985 and has witnessed more than 10,000 collections across exhibitions like Pippa Garner, Ibrahim El Salahi, Art Club 2000, etc. Visit the vegetarian bistro, Loi, which is a must to taste the local cuisine. Prints, scriptures and souvenirs are available in the art shop of the museum.
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Kunsthaus Zurich
Kunsthaus museum is one of the most popular museums in Switzerland. It is also the biggest museum in the country. It has a collection of over 4000 artworks of many different artists over hundreds of years, a lot of them Swiss.
The museum was originally built in 1910, with a number of extensions in the decades that came. The collection is full of contemporary artworks, including paintings from Alberto Giacometti, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso among others. Works from famous artists such as Matisse and van Gogh are displayed too. Apart from paintings, the museum also has sculptures and panels from Dutch and Italian baroque styles. The current extension process of the building will make it the largest museum in Switzerland.
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Lake Zurich
Situated in the southeastern part of Zurich, Lake Zurich is a picturesque lake known for its crystal clear water. A rejuvenating experience, it offers tranquillity in the lap of nature as it is surrounded by snowy mountains in the background and rocking waves.
The fragrant vineyards and beautified orchids on the slopes of the banks make it more pretty. Take a boat and explore the lake or taste the local cuisine on the banks of the lake as there are multiple restaurants and bars around. Multiple events and performances are organized on the shore of the lake worth attending.
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Lindenhof
A green oasis in the old part of Zurich, Lindenhof is a square located at the hill of the same name. It has an automobile-free area and is surrounded by nature. It is famous for its amazing views of the river Limmat from a public park uphill.
On the top of Liendenhof hill is a park that is an open public space and a city wall dated back to the Roman period. From the top you can witness amazing views of the Limmat River that runs below and the neighbouring areas of old town Zurich. Simply sit on the peripheral wall of the park that overlooks the town and the flowing river to take pleasure in the peaceful environment the place. With fascinating vintage town that looks picture perfect and mountains in the backdrop Lindenhof indeed offers a historical and scenic trip.Showcasing remnants and ruins of the Celtic, Roman and Medieval period, this part of the town has an old charm setting admired by many visitors. The first discovery of this place occurred in 1797 when a 2nd century Roman tombstone was found at this place. The stone was evidence of Turīcum, a name the town of Zurich carried on it during the Roman Era. In the 4th century Lindenhof had presence of a majestic fort that remained before being dilapidated in the 9th century. Later on the same site a castle was built as an abode for Louis the German, grandson of Charlemagne. Lindenhof was a well known place of civil assembly like for example functions and gatherings for inhabitants of the town. It remains to serve as a major meeting spot till the modern era begun like one event where an oath in 1798 was taken to seal the Helvetic Constitution.
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Pavillon Le Corbusier
Situated on the Zürichsee lakeshore, the Pavillon Le Corbusier is a Swiss art museum dedicated to the work of renowned Swiss architect Le Corbusier. It was the last building designed by the architect. It is made using only steel and glass all held together with 22000 bolts.
Located nearby Zürichhorn in the Seefeld quarter, the Pavillon Le Corbusier was built and designed in the 1960s The architect wanted to showcase his work but only in a place constructed t taste. The museum is complete work of art in and of itself and reflects the work of Le Corbusier, including his sculptures, paintings, designs and also his writings. Le Corbusier designed the whole structure based on the modular system using intense calculations concerning the human body and the golden ratio. One of the most colourful buildings on the lake in Zurich, one can sense the thought process of the architect by just staring at the structure. Le Corbusier had just one vision, which was to spread the idea and awareness of modern contemporary architecture. Using only glass and steel back then was definitely a tough task as even today, most structures are highly dependant on concrete while using glass and steel as enhancements. But due to Le Corbusier's intellect and determination, Zurich today houses one of the most unique attractions known to man.
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Pavillon Le Corbusier
Situated on the Zürichsee lakeshore, the Pavillon Le Corbusier is a Swiss art museum dedicated to the work of renowned Swiss architect Le Corbusier. It was the last building designed by the architect. It is made using only steel and glass all held together with 22000 bolts.
Located nearby Zürichhorn in the Seefeld quarter, the Pavillon Le Corbusier was built and designed in the 1960s The architect wanted to showcase his work but only in a place constructed t taste. The museum is complete work of art in and of itself and reflects the work of Le Corbusier, including his sculptures, paintings, designs and also his writings. Le Corbusier designed the whole structure based on the modular system using intense calculations concerning the human body and the golden ratio. One of the most colourful buildings on the lake in Zurich, one can sense the thought process of the architect by just staring at the structure. Le Corbusier had just one vision, which was to spread the idea and awareness of modern contemporary architecture. Using only glass and steel back then was definitely a tough task as even today, most structures are highly dependant on concrete while using glass and steel as enhancements. But due to Le Corbusier's intellect and determination, Zurich today houses one of the most unique attractions known to man.
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Rietberg Museum
One of the largest museums in Zurich, the Rietberg Museum is the only art museum displaying non-European art & design in Switzerland. Situated in Rieterpark, it displays phenomenal artefacts and designs of Oceanian, Asian, African, and American cultures.
There are 27,000 artefacts and 36,000 ethnographic pictures spread over different exhibits. With multiple permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum houses exhibits like Being Jain, Pathways to Art, Kimono, African miniatures, Chinese Jade and many more. Apart from the eye-catching art, the building of the museum designed by Alfred Grazioli and Adolf Krischanitz comprises three elegant villas and one of the most beautiful gardens in the city. Sit back and savour the Swiss flavours in the courtyard cafe of the museum and get some souvenirs from its art shop.
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St. Peters Church, Zurich
The oldest parish church in Zurich, St. Peter's Church stands today with much of its 9th and 10th-century construction still intact. Stepping into St. Peter's Church in the old town, The church houses the largest clock face in Europe.
The clock has a diameter of 8.7 metres. Standing anywhere in the old town and a glance to the sky, you are bound to catch the 64-metre clock tower in your sights. The name of God is written in Hebrew, instilling a sense of the original language of the bible. It is one of the four main churches in the town of Zurich and was built on the site of a temple dedicated to roman god Jupiter. The first independent mayor of Zurich was buried here in 1360, and a replica of his tomb can be seen around the back of the church. Here, one will realise what 9th century Switzerland really felt like. It stands quite close to the historic Lindenhof hill.
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St. Peter's Church
The St. Peter's Church is a historic Zurich church. It is the oldest parish church of the city, parts of it dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries, and was the only parish church before the reformation.
The St. Peter's Church is situated next to the historic Lidenhof hill. The church is one of the oldest in Zurich, some parts of it dating back to the 9th century. The architectural styles used in it's design are primarily late Romanesque and Romanesque. The clock tower, which today stands at 64 metres tall, was added first in the 14th century, and so was the clock, which has undergone numerous upgrades ever since. The clock face is the largest anywhere in Europe. The burial of Zurich's first mayor, Rudolf Brun, was also done here in 1360. It is the 3rd of Zurich's 4 major Churches.
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Swiss National Museum
This historic building built in 1898, is Switzerland's largest collection of the culture and history of the country. Walk through the lives of people, the evolution of art, and even daily objects, from prehistory to the modern day.
Located near the Zurich HB, right at the centre of the city, the museum was built by Gustav Gull in the form of a Chateau, or a manour house from the French Renaissance period. The museum showcases the development of social life and everything related in Zurich and indeed the country, from over a thousand years ago. Gothic art, wooden sculptures, coins, furnishings, and even an Armoury Tower, showcasing a model of the Battle of Murten are included in the vast collection of the museum. Exhibitions are held from time to time on issues currently prevailing in the society as well.
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