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Old Town (Altstadt)
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Old Town (Altstadt)
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Ranked #1 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 194 reviews
Owner description: Zürich's historic section features cobblestone streets, a variety of small stores and restaurants and many of the city's most... more » Owner description: Zürich's historic section features cobblestone streets, a variety of small stores and restaurants and many of the city's most significant religious landmarks. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  12.3 miles from city centre
Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich)
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Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich)
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Ranked #2 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 108 reviews
This fantastic art museum displays Western works since the 1600s and has an especially impressive selection of modern art.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
UBS Polybahn
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Ranked #3 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Transportation
Rietberg Museum
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Rietberg Museum
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Ranked #4 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: This art museum is the only art museum in Switzerland that focuses on non-European art, and has a substantial collection from... more » Owner description: This art museum is the only art museum in Switzerland that focuses on non-European art, and has a substantial collection from Asia, America, Africa and Oceania. It's also located in one of Zürich's most beautiful parks. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Parkanlage Zuerihorn
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Ranked #5 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Opera House
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Opera House
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Ranked #6 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
This famous performance hall, built in the late 19th century, hosts frequent dramatic and musical events.
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Bahnhofstrasse
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Bahnhofstrasse
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Ranked #7 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 204 reviews
Owner description: This famous pedestrian street offers the best in world-class shopping opportunities and is also home to some of the world's... more » Owner description: This famous pedestrian street offers the best in world-class shopping opportunities and is also home to some of the world's most important banks. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Urania Observatory
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Urania Observatory
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Ranked #8 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Church of Our Lady (Fraumunster)
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Church of Our Lady (Fraumunster)
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Ranked #9 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews

A slender blue spire points skyward from the current church, which was a gift from Ludwig the German. It is famous for its stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. The site on which... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Zurich Zoo
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Zurich Zoo
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Ranked #10 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Owner description: The Zürich Zoo, situated on a hillside away from downtown, is excellent. It’s compact, tree-filled and has about 2,000... more » Owner description: The Zürich Zoo, situated on a hillside away from downtown, is excellent. It’s compact, tree-filled and has about 2,000 animals from 250 different species. There are tropical rainforests and an enormous biosphere. The fascinating Madagascar pavilion and the elephant house are worth a look. Open daily. « less
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Zoological Garden (Zoologischer Garten)
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Zoological Garden (Zoologischer Garten)
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Ranked #11 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
This modern zoo is home to exotic animal species from all over the world.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Great Church (Grossmunster)
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Great Church (Grossmunster)
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Ranked #12 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Owner description: This 12th-century cathedral has both historical and architectural significance: Ulrich Zwingli led an important sect of the... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Lookouts
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Swiss National Museum
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Swiss National Museum
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Ranked #13 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Situated in an historic castle, this museum displays a collection of interesting artifacts from throughout Swiss history.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Zentralbibliothek
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Zentralbibliothek
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Ranked #14 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: The main library of both the city and the University of Zürich, the Central Library is a popular destination for students and... more » Owner description: The main library of both the city and the University of Zürich, the Central Library is a popular destination for students and general readers, and somewhat of a meeting place. Nice architecture with a section of English-speaking books on the bottom floor. « less
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Friedhof Fluntern (Fluntern Cemetery)
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Ranked #15 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

  James Joyce, the author of Ulysses, lived in Zurich from 1915 to 1919, at Universitä tsstrasse 38. In 1941 he returned to Zurich from Paris, only a month before his death. Near... more »

Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Wildnispark Zurich
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Ranked #16 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Zurich Toy Museum
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Zurich Toy Museum
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Ranked #17 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
A collection of Swiss toys from throughout history.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Tonhalle Gesellschaft
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Tonhalle Gesellschaft
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Ranked #18 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten)
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Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten)
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Ranked #19 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Affiliated with the University of Zürich, these large gardens feature a huge variety of plants from around the world.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Freitag Shop Zurich
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Freitag Shop Zurich
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Ranked #20 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Parade Square (Paradeplatz)
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Parade Square (Paradeplatz)
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Ranked #21 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Friedhof Sihlfeld
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Ranked #22 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Belvoir Park
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Belvoir Park
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Ranked #23 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Zürich's largest park, this bucolic expanse is well-suited for a variety of recreational activities and for relaxing strolls... more » Owner description: Zürich's largest park, this bucolic expanse is well-suited for a variety of recreational activities and for relaxing strolls away from the clamor of the rest of the city. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Sukkulenten-Sammlung (succulent collection)
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Sukkulenten-Sammlung (succulent collection)
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Ranked #24 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
St. Peter Church (St. Peterskirche)
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St. Peter Church (St. Peterskirche)
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Ranked #25 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
One of the oldest churches in the city, this cathedral is best known for having the largest clock face in Europe.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Museum of Design (Museum Fur Gestaltung)
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Museum of Design (Museum Fur Gestaltung)
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Ranked #26 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: This museum focuses on graphic design, technology, photography and the great history of poster design. It's affiliated with... more » Owner description: This museum focuses on graphic design, technology, photography and the great history of poster design. It's affiliated with Zürich University for the Arts, and has a specialist library open to the public. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Dolder Sports
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Dolder Sports
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Ranked #27 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Dolder Sports, located near the zoo, is a very popular recreational complex open year-round, with a skating rink in the... more » Owner description: Dolder Sports, located near the zoo, is a very popular recreational complex open year-round, with a skating rink in the wintertime, and plenty of other sports activities to try the rest of the year, including mini golf, swimming and hiking. « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Lindenhofplatz
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Lindenhofplatz
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Ranked #28 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Lindenhofplatz is a nice quiet park, overlooking the city; where Rietberg Museum is located.
Im Viadukt
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Ranked #29 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Swiss Craft Center
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Swiss Craft Center
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Ranked #30 of 65 Attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
A collection of arts and crafts and folk-art from throughout the country.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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