The city's historic heart, the atmospheric Old Town serves as one of the area's major tourist attractions, famed for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and cobblestoned lanes flanked by trendy shops, galleries, and restaurants. A convenient starting point for tours around the city, the district stretches along both banks of the Limmat River. Begin your walk through medieval Zurich at the Old Town's landmark bridge, which connects two monumental cathedrals situated on opposite sides of the river. From there you can easily reach the nearby shopping streets, packed with hip cafes and quirky boutiques. In the evening the neighborhood's bars and clubs become the center of Zurich's lively nightlife. Put Old Town at the forefront of your travel plans using our Zurich journey maker.
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You have Switzerland and you have Zurich. Arriving by train at the Central Station is quite an experience. Just go immediately to the Bahnhof mstrasse and by the end cross one of the Bridges to the...
You have Switzerland and you have Zurich. Arriving by train at the Central Station is quite an experience. Just go immediately to the Bahnhof mstrasse and by the end cross one of the Bridges to the... more »
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The Old Town area of Zurich is indeed a treasure. The historic heart of Zurich lies on both sides of the Limmat River. Here beautiful churches, historic squares, Medieval houses, and hidden-away...
The Old Town area of Zurich is indeed a treasure. The historic heart of Zurich lies on both sides of the Limmat River. Here beautiful churches, historic squares, Medieval houses, and hidden-away... more »
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