Switzerland: Zürich
Contemporary Classic
There’s something about Zürich that has everyone talking. Old and new, traditional and contemporary, conventional and glamorous… These qualities are often at odds in life, but occasionally find harmony in special places. Zürich’s ability to capture that dynamic blend is a true secret of its success. Beautiful clocks (Europe’s fifth largest church clock face is found in Zürich’s St Peterskirche church), designer stores, ateliers and eclectic studios meld seamlessly in this vibrant metropolis.
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Blending the finest of the past with a modern edge, the largest city in Switzerland tempts Tatyana Leonov.
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Zürich is a beacon of good times in the evenings. Come dusk, riverside pools are transformed into fashionable waterfront bars – think sophisticated, suave and seductive...
The Old Town, boasting imposing architecture, grand museums and exceptional art galleries, looks as though it belongs in a fairytale. Take some time to walk around and savour the surrounding cityscape, starting at Bahnhofstrasse, one of Switzerland’s prime shopping streets, where you’ll find everything from designer goods to famous Swiss chocolate along the picturesque stretch. Stroll along the Limmatquai, which curves over to its namesake, the Limmat River, for more shopping as well stunning
churches, halls and bridges. These riverside sights are particularly beautiful at nightfall when the surrounding lights immerse the city in their serene glow. Zürich is a beacon of good times in the evenings. Come dusk, riverside pools are transformed into fashionable waterfront bars – think sophisticated, suave and seductive with musical wants, gastronomic pleasures and drink medleys all taken care of under one of the many roofs. Rimini Bar, on
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