The Top-10
Top 10 Architecture & Landmarks in Zurich - 2023
Updated Oct 2023
- No.1
Bahnhofstrasse
4.7/5339 ReviewsZurich330m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"Since we were there in December, the street was decorated for Christmas and there were a few stalls from the Zurich Christmas market on the street, only handicrafts. you could buy almost everything- arts and crafts, gastronomy (also mulled wine, with a certificate required). shops close very early- at 7 pm so be ready not to be too late! Check many shops with watches, glasses, try cheese and chocolate and voila- you saw everything in here"Highlights: Bahnhofstrasse (freely translated as Railway Station Street) is located on the west side of the Limmat River, extending from Zurich Railway Station to Bürkeli Square on the shore of Lake Zurich, with a total length of about 1.3 kilometers. This is one of the more expensive shopping streets in the world, as famous as New York's Fifth Avenue, and a must-see for everyone who comes to Zurich. The world business district is also a world-renowned business district. Bahnhofstrasse is known as "Swiss Wall Street". More than 200 banks from all over the world are stationed here, and the world's top ten banks have a place here, including appearing in many movies. Zurich Bank. The world's largest "gold market" is here. It is said that the gold reserves of many Swiss banks are stored under Bahnhofstrasse. Do you feel like walking on the "Golden Avenue" when you walk through it? Exquisite window display If you are not keen on shopping, you may wish to take a good look at the beautiful street view of Bahnhofstrasse, known as the "European window". In order to keep the streets clean and the air pure, no cars are allowed to pass here, and only trams run slowly through it. The streets are lined with shady trees, and the stone roads on the pavement have a medieval style. Most of the buildings next to the streets were built in the 19th century, which are simple and elegant, and have a low-key luxury. The well-arranged window displays of major brands are also a beautiful sight on Bahnhofstrasse. In addition, the branch of Swiss chocolate Sprüngli, known as the "essence of Switzerland", is located at Bahnhofstrasse 21.Show Less - No.2
Fraumunster Church
4.6/5113 ReviewsZurich203m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"Suning is the Church of the Virgin Mary. This church is still a relatively famous church in the local area. It covers a very large area. From the appearance, it is very beautiful and very solemn. Sometimes it is open for business. You can visit a more sacred place."Highlights: The Notre Dame Church stands on the west bank of the Limmat River. The green spire is very eye-catching, and the stained glass windows designed by the famous painter Marc Chagall are also very iconic. The Church of Our Lady was built in the middle of the 9th century. The Germanic King Rudolf II built it in the name of a women's monastery. It was rebuilt in Gothic style in the 12th-15th centuries, and the bell tower was built after 1732. In addition to the iconic green spire, the interior of the Church of Our Lady is not to be missed. On the left side of the church entrance, you will see an elegant stained glass that is different from other churches. This is a work by Marc Chagall in 1970, which depicts Christ with a unique brushstroke. The glass on the north promenade on the right side of the entrance is by Giacometti. The fresco decoration of the cloister on the south side is a hand-painted work by Paul Podma on the theme of the founding of the church.Show Less - No.3
Augustinergasse
4.5/573 ReviewsZurich390m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"Every time I travel, I am especially willing to go for a walk in some old local lanes and feel the life of the most simple people and some of the most romantic things in the local area. This alley is very long. It takes about three or four hours to walk. After walking, the scenery is beautiful."Highlights: Augustine Lane is located in the old town of Zurich, next to Bahnhofstrasse. It is a very historic street in the area. There are many exquisite historical buildings on both sides of the stone road, all of which are hung with the Swiss flag, full of romantic nostalgia. In the Middle Ages, Augustine Lane used to be a gathering place for Zurich's craftsmen. Today, these colorful little houses have been transformed into creative craft shops, cafes, bookstores, etc. You can take a good stroll here if you have enough time.Show Less - No.4
Lindenhof
4.5/575 ReviewsZurich502m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"Lindenhof Hill, 428 meters above sea level, and the relative height of Limat River 25 meters. Under the lush Bodhi tree, a sculpture, a pool of clear springs, a huge chess board, more than ten benches, and many tourists make up the whole park. In the picturesque country, at best, it is a civic square. The hill is not so much a park as a tour, but a condescending view of the city of Zurich. Standing by the stone fence of the park, the clear Limat River flows at the foot, and the cathedral, city hall and Polytechnic University on the other side are in sight. The scenery is unique here!"Highlights: Lindenhof is located in the old town of Zurich, known as the "green lung" of Zurich. The park is located on a small hill. With the Limmat River as the foreground, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Zurich, which is the ideal place to enjoy the view of the Zurich Cathedral and the right bank of the Limmat River. Lindenhof was once a customs place in ancient Roman times, and was later built as a fortress that could monitor the surrounding riverbanks, and people at that time would also gather here to express their opinions. Today, the unique park and hills on this side of the landscape are popular resting places for citizens. Lindenhof is also a good place to climb and look into the distance. At the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the city hall, the Limmat River, and the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.Show Less - No.5
St. Peter's Church
4.4/561 ReviewsZurich304m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"When St. Peter’s Church did not come before, I often heard that after this church came, it felt more unexpected. It was really beautiful. It was photographed with the blue sky and white clouds behind. It seemed to be in some places in Tibet."Highlights: St. Peter's Church is a Baroque church in Zurich nestled between winding alleys. The huge Roman-style tower built in the 13th century is the characteristic of the church. It was once used as a guard tower. The bell built in 1880 is the crown of Europe, and its dial is 8.7 meters in diameter. St. Peter's Church is the oldest church in Zurich, dating back around 900 years. In addition, the baptistery in the church, the beautifully carved choir seats, the relief decoration and the pipe organ are also worth seeing.Show Less - No.6
FIFA headquarters
4.4/557 ReviewsZurich3km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"FIFA headquarters is one of the important football headquarters in Europe, and a meeting place before major events, FIFA headquarters is the permanent unit, member countries include countries around the world, the World Cup is launched here."Highlights: FIFA is the English abbreviation of the famous International Football Federation (FederationInternationalofFootballAssociation). If you are a fan, then the FIFA headquarters in Zurich must be a stop on the trip not to be missed.Show Less - No.7
UBS Headquarters Building
4.3/538 ReviewsZurich370m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The headquarters of the Swiss bank is also a very famous bank in the world, the whole bank is very safe and confidential, the security measures within the bank are very strict, can be carried out here some financial transactions and some foreign exchange takeaways."Highlights: The UBS Group headquarters on Bahnhofstrasse is currently the largest financial holding group in Europe. This well-known financial service company is also the world's largest asset management company, a large investment bank, and also ranks high in private services. status, serving more than four million individuals and businesses.Show Less - No.8
Niederdorfstrasse
4.3/522 ReviewsZurich742m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"Niederdorf is also an old city part, the house structure is very traditional, there are no modern high-rise buildings built here for decades, life is very comfortable, are very comfortable working attitude, the income level here is also very high."Highlights: This is an old town alley not far from the train station. There are a wide variety of restaurants, jewelry stores, gift shops, bookstores, and cafes in the alley. If you want to experience the old town style of Zurich, you can visit here.Show Less - No.9
China Garden
4.2/525 ReviewsZurich1.8km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"China Garden is a park built with imitation Suzhou garden characteristics in China. Pavilions and pavilions can see the traditional design customs of China. It is also very good to visit here. There are many people who plant plants here to maintain, and the air is very comfortable."Highlights: The China Garden in Zurich is located in the Seefeld district to the east of Lake Zurich. It was officially opened in 1994. It is a large-scale Chinese-style garden overseas and was donated by Kunming, the sister city of Zurich. The city of Kunming designed this unique garden with a pattern imitating Cuihu Park, and Zurich people are deeply proud of their city's sister-city relationship with Kunming. So far, Zurich has only maintained sister city relations with Kunming. The Chinese Garden is arranged in a rectangular shape, with the island in the center of the lake as the center, and there are pavilions and waterside pavilions in the middle. Many flowers in the garden are also transplanted from Yunnan.Show Less - No.10
Paradeplatz
4.3/539 ReviewsZurich120m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"Parades Square is an old building in the city square, the square is a very early artificial paved stone road, there are many bistros and cafes nearby, in summer can enjoy the scenery at the open-air bar, suitable for walking slowly."Highlights: Paladplatz is located in the heart of Bahnhofstrasse, the financial center of Zurich. There are several Swiss banks in the surrounding area, and the global headquarters of UBS and Credit Suisse are located here. The headquarters of the Swiss famous Sprüngli chocolate company is also located in the area of Pallard Square, where the company's larger chocolate branch is located. Ninety percent of the chocolates in the store are handmade, with a variety of varieties and more than 50 flavors.Show Less - No.11
Town Hall (Rathaus)
4.3/532 ReviewsZurich412m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"The location of the City Hall is the most unique in the old town, it is built alone along the river, near this boundary of the river without a pedestrian trail, can be said to be directly inserted into the water, the track passes behind it, very eye-catching building."Highlights: The Zurich City Hall sits on the Limmat River and is built into the water, this white retro Baroque building is 700 years old. The interior of the City Hall is currently closed to the public, but its elegant architecture can be admired from the outside. In addition, there are many restaurants next to Zurich City Hall, some of which have terraces, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Limmat River and the Alps in the distance.Show Less - No.12
Seilbahn Rigiblick
4.5/52 ReviewsZurich2km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"The top of the cable car ropeway is Rigiblick station, Zurich, where you can overlook very beautiful picture, the cable car about every 6 minutes, take a cable car up the hill, can save a lot of energy."Highlights: The top of this cable car is the Rigiblick station, where you can overlook the very beautiful panorama of Zurich. This cable car runs about every 6 minutes. Taking the cable car up the mountain can save a lot of physical effort.Show Less - No.13
Le Corbusier House
4.3/54 ReviewsZurich1.7km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"It was the last project of the famous architect Le Corbusier, built almost entirely of glass and steel. Completed in 1967, the building itself is a work of art. Located on the shores of Lake Zurich."Highlights: The building was designed by Le Corbusier, who died after the building was completed. There are many paintings, furniture, etc. in the building. Their colors and patterns are full of interesting design sense. You can also take a look at the gardens, corridors and stairs in the building. Some details are handled quite well.Show Less - No.14
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James Joyce's Grave
1.0/51 ReviewsZurich3.6km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The map and address are wrong, please correct it in time, don't delay everyone forming. The cemetery should be south of the city"Highlights: A very beautiful cemetery next to an equally beautiful wood. This is the burial site of the writer James Joyce, an Irish writer who died in Zurich. The writer is one of the great writers of the twentieth century and one of the founders of postmodern literature. His main works include "Dubliners" and so on.Show Less - No.20
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