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Swiss National Museum

The Swiss National Museum is one of the oldest and most famous historical museums in Switzerland showcasing Swiss history in six permanent exhibitions and a few temporary ones. It houses collections on Swiss culture and a study centre. It houses objects and art pieces from contemporary urban history, artisan work from Swiss culture and craftsmanship, a pile of dweller's huts, youth movement flags, swiss archaeology exhibitions, and many more. This 1898 museum was renamed National Museum Zurich in 2009. Stroll through different versatile exhibitions where you can spot an armoury tower, homewares, and even handcrafted murals from the treasures of Switzerland. In addition, the museum hosts several temporary exhibitions, including historical photos, topical exhibits, and annual exhibits. Aside from its collection of historical artefacts, National Museum Zurich has a library with specialized collections on Swiss culture, a collection of archived images from Switzerland's past, and a publication and study centre, among other things. Read More

Sechseläutenplatz

Sechseläutenplatz is an ideal square for relaxing. This square is neighboured by crystal blue Zurich Lake and the royal Bernhard Theater. Trees, fountains, traditional huts, and decorated pavilions add to the ambiance of the square. With various cultural events like the Zurich film festival, Circus Knie, and Sechselauten, the square is an ideal retreat during both summer and winter. named after the traditional spring holiday of Zurich, splits the Opera House and Bellevue in the heart of the city. Designed with a voguish touch and hints of tradition, Sechseläutenplatz is crafted with elegant quartz over an area of 16,000 square meters, making it one of the best places to visit in the city. Read More

Seilbahn Rigiblick provides a five-minute ride between the scenic Zurichberg Hill and downtown Zurich, northeast of the city. The ride across the dense foliage and trees offers the chance to see breathtaking views of the city and the lake. It was Zurich's first funicular cable car. One of the two funiculars situated in Zurich, the bright red, blue, and white metal-bodied trams were introduced in 1901 and are perfect for traversing across the hill while keeping a breezy ambience. Even though it is part of an integrated transport system connecting five different stations along a single track with an elevation of 94 meters, it also provides a scenic retreat during the ride. Read More

Theater am Neumarkt, today is a modern theatre that hosts regular plays that never fail to impress the audience. It is located in Neumarkt, Old town. The theatre offers contemprory plays along with some performances for kids, time to time. The theatre houses 220 seats in the hall and another additional 40 seats at the external stage. Every season, the theatre three different theatrical themes to ensure the explores up to its maximum ability. Often school children showcase their talent here as well. Designed and built by renowned architect David Morf in 1742 as a guild house for shoemakers, Theater am Neumarkt is registered as a cultural heritage building under the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property. In the Early 1940s, the building was converted to be used as a theatre to host guest performances. It was the second theatre stage in Zurich that hosted contemporary plays. The theatre is disabled friendly and happily reserves space for visitors on wheelchairs. Read More

Tonhalle Zurich, home of the Tonhalle Orchester Zurich, is a grand symphony orchestra hall built in 1898 that provides a platform for art performances. It is recognized as one of the finest concert halls in Zurich, has been restored, fully furnished with colorful ornaments and modern amenities. The hall was designed by two well known Vienna architects, Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, in a way that would provide the best orchestral experience to the members of the audience. While divided into several concert halls, the Gross Tonhalle is still one of the best venues for orchestral concerts globally and has been holding its reputation since 1898. Beethoven's symphonies and formal dance performances are regularly performed in the concert hall, which can accommodate 1400 people. In Tonhalle hall, the main orchestra band performs 50 programs with 100 musicians and has been awarded the Best German Record Critic Award. Read More

Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zurich is located in the center of the city at Bahnhofstrasse 31. As the world's largest private museum dedicated to clocks and watches, its exhibits include high-end sundials, sandglasses, fire clocks, and water clocks. The museum exhibits 270 pieces with chronological significance in horology, including pieces with artistic and technical advancements dating back to the beginning of time in 1400 BC. In addition, Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zurich holds clocks from the Renaissance and Gothic eras from all around the world, each with special significance. Apart from the small local clocks from Ochsner, Liechti, and Bachoffner, visitors to the museum can see notable clocks, including an early marine chronometer, astronomical pocket watch, Neuchâtel pendule, and Geneva enamel pocket watch. Read More

Zurich's Christmas markets are traditionally held each year at different locations, from Niederdorf to Christkindlimarkt to the lakeshore opposite the Opera House, with festive assortments and scented cinnamon goodies. Zurich Christmas Markets are warmly lit with glittering lights. There are over 100 market stalls, an ice rink, mulled wine, and many open-air parties taking place throughout the city during the Christmas month. In addition, one can avail of a wide range of shopping goodies, from exquisite jewellery to delicious delicacies and some glühwein! So take a stroll along the Zurich Christmas Markets, and see the street ambience, children making candles, and fondue chalets to enjoy the festivities. Read More

The Zurich town hall is a 700-year-old structural masterpiece, combining Baroque and Renaissance architectural styles. Sitting over the bank of the Limmat River, Zurich's Town Hall displays different pieces of art that tell the story of the city's political development. Zurich town hall is the focal point of administrative activity in the city, as it houses legislative chambers, cantonal parliaments, and the city's parliament; however, it acts as the major tourist destination of the city. This three-story building offers a typical architectural aesthetic with its soaring ceilings, artful paintings, and modest interiors. A monumental arched facade and reliefs enhance the charm of the building. The rooms of the town hall are ornamented with majestic chandeliers, excellent fretwork, and ceramic stoves. Its gorgeousness is enhanced with red and golden floral motifs on the ceilings, making it appear like a typical Zurich palace rather than an administrative building. Read More