Zurich 鈥� Gateway to Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland

When you think of Switzerland, you probably come up with images in your mind of the beautiful nature the company has to offer like the Swiss Alps and glacial rivers and lakes. In order to explore the picture-perfect scenery of this country, you will most likely fly into the largest airport and city in Switzerland, Zurich. Not only does Zurich make for a great gateway to any Switzerland vacation, it鈥檚 also the perfect city to explore before heading out into the natural beauty that most come to Switzerland to see.

While the country of Switzerland was not founded until 1848, the earliest settlements in Zurich dates back to over 6,400 years. The early settlements of Zurich were along the immediate shores of both sides of the Limmat River which runs through the Old Town. Over these 6,400 years, the city went thru many changes and expanded well past the shores of the Limmat River. The Old Town of Zurich is the tourist heart of the city; it鈥檚 full of many pedestrian-only streets to walk down, exploring the shops, grabbing a bite to eat in the restaurants and admiring the stunning old buildings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Zurich 鈥� Gateway to Switzerland
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sue Costanza
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

骋谤辞蝉蝉尘眉苍蝉迟别谤
贵谤补耻尘眉苍蝉迟别谤
Zurich is St. Peter鈥檚 Church
Lindenhof Park
Lake Zurich
Lindt Home of Chocolate
Felsenegg Restaurant

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