Lone Wanderer in Zurich

        Zurich is a major city in Switzerland connecting the country to various parts of the globe, by air as well as trans-national trains to the European countries. 

      The central Railway station is a witness of artistic excellence of the Romans. 

Zurich Central Railway Station

            There are provisions for half day city tours with an English speaking guide. This is the best possible way to understand the city and its rich cultural heritage. No one can beat the Swiss in packaging tourism. 

Guide of the Walking Tour

       Zurich city is almost divided into half by river "Limat" which crisscrosses through the city. 

Model of City of Zurich

        The city boasts of 1200 fountains delivering round the clock water which is absolutely drinkable. Though the fountains are quite old, the water is safe for drinking.

One of the fountains in the city

        Few major attractions in the city are the Townhall, Police headquarters, Lime Tree Court & the largest clock of Switzerland.

Town Hall

         The side of the town hall in this picture used to be the fish market. Sculptors of fishes can be seen on the wall of this side of the monument. The other side is the vegetable market and you are right the wall depicting figures of different vegetables.

         The most unusual place to find splendid paintings is the Zurich City Police Headquarters. One can't believe unless he sees for himself.

Paintings inside the Zurich Police Headquarters

        Romans used to have open air courts called "Lime Tree Court" which resembles a massive garden of Lime trees. Being on top of a hillock, this place gives a nice view of the river "Limat" from top.

Lime Tree Court

View of River Limat from Lime Tree Court

         Another attraction is the biggest clock of Switzerland. One movement of the minute hand of the clock is equal to 45 Centimeters. 

Largest clock in Switzerland

          Boating facility is available on the river "Limat" which gives a panoramic view of the magnificent city of Zurich.

View of the City from the River "LImat"

      Lone Wanderer recommends a walking tour of the city followed by a boat ride on the river "Limat" to have glimpse of the marvelous blend of the culture & beauty.