Location: Old Town
Top Things to do in Old Town
The 6 Best Sights & Landmarks in Old Town, Canton of Zurich
The largest city in Switzerland is a major contemporary art and shopping destination. Important artworks are displayed in the Kunsthaus and the Rietberg Museum, while those who consider shopping an art can hone their skills along Bahnhofstrasse and Niederdorf. Chagall's stained glass windows in the Fraumunster amaze and Zurich's 500 clubs and bars, including several in swimming pools, pulse with life 'til the early hours. This city on Lake Zurich has excellent public transit and a free bike rental system.
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1. Fraumunster Church
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4.0 based on 1,718 reviews
This prominent 13th-century Gothic cathedral is perhaps best known for one of its more recent additions, stained-glass windows designed by Marc Chagall in the 1970s.
Reviewed By hfritzinger - Newark, United States
During a visit visit to Zurich, my husband and I visited the Fraumunster Church just after it opened at 12pm on a Sunday afternoon. The line to enter was out the door, but it did move quickly. The entrance fee of CHF 5/pp entitles you to entry as well as your choice of an audio guide or brochure. We'd highly recommend the audio guide which gives you a lot of information on each section of the church, a chance to "hear" the organ being played, a sample sermon, etc. Although the church is mostly very plainly adorned, the Chagall windows are stunning and worth the visit alone. We listened to the entire audio guide and visited the crypt museum beneath the church and spent about 1.5 hours here.
2. Grossmunster
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4.0 based on 1,851 reviews
This 12th-century cathedral has both historical and architectural significance: Ulrich Zwingli led an important sect of the Reformation from here in the early 1500s, and the cathedral's twin towers serve as perhaps the most recognizable landmarks in modern Zürich.
Reviewed By bob2bkk - Bangkok, Thailand
The Grossmunster makes up part of the Protesant diocese in Zurich. It is right across the Limmat River from the Fraumunster and esily reached by the bridge that literally connects both churches. You will recognize it by the majestic twin towers as you cross the bridge. There are numerous steps as it is built high up from the banks of the river, however to the left is a street that could be utilized by wheelchairs. It is a bit steep, but smooth and negotiable. The grounds are not that large or elaborate, but the inside of the church makes up for it. Arches, columns and stained glass windows beautify the interior. The church houses burial grounds for numerous saints. A stunning and historical landmark in Zurich.
3. Zunfthaus zur Meisen
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
Zunfthaus zur Meisen in the heart of Zurich Welcome to the Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Meisen in the heart of Zurich. The enchanting rococo palace invites you to celebrate, dine, meet, discuss, talk and delight Here is where you’ll find the ideal atmosphere for weddings, birthday parties, balls, conferences, anniversary celebrations, funeral receptions, presentations or even fashion shows. Our cuisine and service enjoy an excellent reputation. Our rooms can seat 20 to 240 and will accommodate up the 500 standing guests. The ambiance at the Zunfthaus zur Meisen is genuine. There is nothing artificial about it. It is living tradition. The cuisine and the staff in the Zunfthaus zur Meisen provide the proverbial «Meisen Feeling». The house itself is emotion, feeling, experience….
4. Town Hall (Rathaus)
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4.0 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By 72fridaa - Uppsala, Sweden
The town hall hade very nice bath room is the in the basement. The Christmas Market hade exactly everything you can wish for in a market. A beautiful Christmas tree Musicians FOOD and drinks Champagne and oysters Ice skating rink Ha hole trailer with Christmas decorations Candy AND Santa Clause was driving the local train with an Angel Its a must I love it The pretty clean town on the lake side with the alps surrounding WOW MARRY CHRISTMAS
5. Wasserkirche
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4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This twin tower church is located close to Grossmunster on the Limmat River. The architecture around the church is interesting and unique. Certainly worth visiting.
6. Freunde der Sunnah
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