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Old Town (Altstadt)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 65 attractions in Zurich
Traveller Description: The Old Town, on the Limmat River, with its winding alleys, medieval houses, and a host of other old world charms, is an excellent starting point for... more »
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood, Historic walking area
Activities: Shopping, Dining, City walk sightseeing

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11 Feb 2006
17
people found this review helpful

I lived in Zurich. The Niederdorf, or low town, as we found out, is the entertainment district on the east bank of the Limmat river, below the University. Go there if you want to find bars, nightlife, und Bratwurst mit Brot on cobblestone streets. Don't bring a car, or even a bicycle, because there is no place to park, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
partchasee, Kentuckey
27 Apr 2003
13
people found this review helpful

As I said it was a cheerful little town, it really took you back into history! more

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