Zurich, Quite a Pretty Little City

Welcome to beautiful Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Even though I only experience about 24 hours of this beautiful spot, I’d jump at the opportunity to go back.

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views from the drive into Zurich 
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The Limmat River carves its way through town, an outflow from Lake Zurich. 

Zurich, Switzerland / for the love of nikeThey city of Zurich sits perched atop Lake Zurich (which happens to look quite a bit like a banana from above). Many boats and swans bob about in the water, feeling as close to a metropolitan getaway as it possibly can. Zurich, Switzerland / for the love of nikeZurich, Switzerland / for the love of nikeZurich, Switzerland / for the love of nikeZurich, Switzerland / for the love of nike

Facts about Zurich: 

  • German is the official language.
  • Zurich is the birthplace of Dadaism, an art movement during the 20th century, rejecting logic and embracing the nonsensical.
  • Many of Zurich’s fountains contain drinkable water. (The Swiss are very proud of their clean water–as they have every right to be!)
  • It is one of the most expensive cities, yet those who call it home are among the happiest in the world.
  • The first known settlers established their community over 5,000 years ago.
  • Zurich is home to the No Show Museum, dedicated to nothing. Strange, yes–and thoroughly thought provoking.

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the view from Lindenhof Square

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Get a load of that clock on St. Peter’s Church because it’s the largest in all of Europe. 

Don’t forget to have a pot of Swedish fondue!

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