What to do and see in Zurich, Canton of Zurich: The Best Architectural Buildings

September 16, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

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.
Restaurants in Zurich

1. Kollektiv Winzig

Aargauerstrasse 60, Zurich 8048 Switzerland +41 78 727 34 94 [email protected] http://www.kollektiv-winzig.ch/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Kollektiv Winzig

2. Bibliothek Rechtswissenschaftliches Institut

Raemistrasse 74, Zurich 8001 Switzerland http://www.ius.uzh.ch/en/library.html
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Bibliothek Rechtswissenschaftliches Institut

3. Fraumunster Church

Munsterhof 2, Zurich 8001 Switzerland 41-1-211-4100 http://www.fraumuenster.ch/das-fraumunster
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4.0 based on 1,718 reviews

Fraumunster Church

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.

4. St. Peter's Church

St. Peterhofstatt 1, Zurich 8001 Switzerland +41 44 521 00 53 http://www.st-peter-zh.ch
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St. Peter's Church

One of the oldest churches in the city, this cathedral is best known for having the largest clock face in Europe.

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

This is the city's oldest parish church. The enormous clock face is the continent's largest and its spire dominates the skyline. The interior is simple, in keeping with a reformation church.

5. Le Corbusier House

Hoeschgasse 8, Zurich 8008 Switzerland 41 (0)1 383 6470 [email protected] http://www.centrelecorbusier.com
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4.0 based on 64 reviews

Le Corbusier House

Reviewed By JenniferR163 - Switzerland, null

To us, MCM enthusiasts, this is the hidden jewel of Zurich. It’s unexpected and beautiful. Even though we live here, I’m still amazed every time I come upon the house. The location next to the lake is amazing and there is a great playground literally next door for those with kids. The inside tour is self guided and it’s a joy to discover the nooks and crannies on your own. To most it’s probably just a colorful modern house but to the right audience, it’s breathtaking. We bought a museum pass mostly because we want to visit the LC house multiple times.

6. Six Swiss Exchange - Borse

Selnaustrasse 30, Zurich 8001 Switzerland +41 58 399 54 54 http://www.six-swiss-exchange.com
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Six Swiss Exchange - Borse

7. Prime Tower

Hardstrasse 201, Zurich 8005 Switzerland +41 44 404 30 00 http://www.clouds.ch
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

Prime Tower

8. Amtshaus

Uraniastrasse, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Amtshaus

9. Stadthaus

Stadthausquai 17, Zurich 8001 Switzerland +41 44 412 11 11 http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch
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Stadthaus

10. Stadtpolizei Zuerich - Giacometti-Halle

Stadt Polizei Zierlich Giacometti-Halle Bahnhofquai 3, Zurich 8001 Switzerland http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/pd/de/index/das_departement/giacometti_halle.html
Stadtpolizei Zuerich - Giacometti-Halle

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