Zurich is one of the most cherished tourist destinations on earth. It is the largest and the most populous city of Switzerland. The city is considered as the cleanest in the world and it enjoyed a privileged location at the tip of Limmat River. Zurich is also endowed with a large lake, two rivers and beautiful tree covered hills.

Apart from its blessed location, the city has some of breathtakingly wonderful attractions that include the Great Church, the Church of Our Lady, Old town, Bahnhofstrasse, and St. Peter Church.

Great Church (Gross Munster) is a 12th-century cathedral possessing both historical and architectural significance. Cathedral’s twin towers serve as perhaps the most recognizable landmarks in modern Zurich.

Church of Our Lady is a prominent 13th-century Gothic cathedral. It is best known for one of its more recent additions, stained-glass windows designed by Marc Chagall in the 1970s.

Old Town (Altstadt) is the historical hub of Zurich. It features cobblestone streets, a variety of small stores and restaurants and many of the city's most significant religious landmarks.

Bahnhofstrasse is a famous pedestrian street. It offers the top-notch shopping opportunities for the rich and is also home to some of the world's most important banks. You can take some of the most expensive items home from the Bahnhofstrasse Street.

St. Peter is one of the oldest churches in the metropolis. This cathedral is best known for having the largest clock face in Europe. However, there are many other places such as Zoological Garden, Museum of Art and Opera House which deserve a must visit.

Zürich is the city with the best quality of life anywhere in the world. It is a significant financial hub in the world of business. Zurich is also a center for buzzing parties, contemporary art and alternative youth culture. Accommodation is not a problem in this city as there are many a great hotels like The Park Inn Hotel, The Senator Hotel, Schweizerhof Hotel and Swissotel Hotel that provide the best facilities and healthy ambience.

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