Zurich (UK: Zurich; Germany: Z ü rich), located inSwiss ConfederationNorth central, yesSwitzerlandThe largest city and the most important industrial and commercial cityZurichThe capital of China, the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center, is also the richest city in Europe.The city has beenUN HabitatIt was rated as one of the most livable cities in the world.[1][18]
Zurich has a population of 420200 (2019),[17]It covers an area of 91 square kilometers.[18]Urban quiltLimat RiverIt is divided into east and west banks.The west bank is the old city of Zurich, while the east bank is the new city of Zurich.[2]
Zurich isSwiss BankingIs also the largest city in the worldfinancial centerone of.As the headquarters of more than 120 banks around the world are gathered here, more than half of which are foreign banks, it is also known as the "European Billionaire City".UBS、Credit Suisse、Zurich Financial Services And a lot of Europeprivate bank Are headquartered in Zurich.The efficient and strict confidentiality ability of the Swiss banking industry makes Zurich the world's leadingOffshore BankingThe financial account circulation accounts for about a quarter of the economic activities of Zurich.Swiss Stock ExchangeThe headquarters of is located in Zurich.[3]
Zurich isSwitzerlandOne of the earliest developed cities, most of its buildings were built in the 19th century.According to archaeological findings, there were signs of human activity in the city's location in 3000 BC, and the remains of these Stone Age and Bronze Age settlements are still left todayLimat RiverLeftbankLindenhoferQiushang is one of the most precious cultural heritage in Zurich.
Since the middle of the first century,RomanHe ruled here and built blockhouses and checkpoints on Lindenhofer Hill, which was called Turicum at that time.In the 5th century AD, Alamanni people replaced the Romans and became the owners of this land;In the eighth century,GermanyCharlemagneZurich began to be built in a big way, and one of the most important buildings in the cityGrossmunster Cathedral , probably from thisGermanyIn the hands of the emperor.
In the Middle Ages, Zurich, like most European cities, was also plagued by foreign invaders, and there were many sad stories about the bars. A carved fountain on Lindenhofer Hill is one of the legends to commemorate.In 1218, Zurich becameGerman EmpireOne of the king cities of Beijing;In 1336, the Zurich Parliament passed the Economic Guild Law under the auspices of Rudolf Brun;In 1351, he joinedSwiss ConfederationIt became the fifth state of the Swiss Confederation and began to develop steadily and rapidly.In 1440, he was expelled from the Swiss Confederation due to land disputes with other states, which led to war;In 1446, he was defeated in the civil war;It was not until 1450 that it was re accepted by the Swiss Confederation.
In the 16th centuryReformationAt the beginning of the boom, Zurich also began a glorious era in which its culture and economy went hand in hand.18th centuryFrench Revolution, which has brought considerable ideological impact and caused social and political chaos;However, Zurich soon found its own direction and made rapid progress towards modernization, finally becoming one of the most important and vibrant chemical and industrial cities in Europe.
By the 1850s, Switzerland was the first country to connect Zurich withBadenZurich's textile industry and machinery industry are increasingly developed, laying the foundation for financial industry and becoming the largest financial center in Switzerland.[4]
Zurich
administrative division
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Zurich administrative division
Before 1893, the boundary and location of Zurich and the old city were almost the same.However, in 1893 and 1934, the city had two large-scale expansions. After that, Zurich gradually merged with many surrounding cities and flourished, eventually developing into 12 districts.
The first district, also known as Atstadt district, is located in the east of the Limat River, including the old city, Hukeschulin, Rusi Aisi and Lindenhov.
The second area, also known as Kreis area, is located on the west bank of Zurich Lake, including Inge, Hollis and Rembak.
The third area, also known as Widikon area, is located between Rene and Streyberg, including three areas: Altvedaken, Scheffleger and Feitiesenberg.
The fourth area, also known as Aussersihi area, is located between Scheer and Habertnahoff, including three areas: Wald, Langstein and Hade.
The fifth district, also known as Industriequartier district, is located between the Limat River and Habtner Hoff, including two districts, namely, Gwaberks and Iskerewell.
The sixth district, also known as Witilkon district, is located between Berg and Lindenhofer Mountain, including two regions, Kreltavas and Antestaar.
The seventh district, also known as Adlisberg district, is located between Starnhill and Blederms, including Fratern, Hontgen and Heland.
The eighth district, also known as Riesbach district, is located on the east bank of Lake Zurich, including three regions, namely, Sifred, Mherebart and Werengar.
The ninth district, also known as Twiedkon district, is located between Limat River and Entrex, including Albislidon and Kress.
The tenth district, also known as Wipkingen district, is located between Hogsburg and Kafurburg, including Aferten, Glater Carson and Spooker.
The eleventh district, also known as Schwunkingen district, is located between Christberg and Gethway, including two regions, namely, Hongtes and Kaferntel.
The twelfth district, also known as Hirzenbach district, is located between Kryster and Valer, including three regions of Sutrien, Mattes and Hernbacks.
geographical environment
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Location context
Zurich is located inThe AlpsTo the north of,Lake ZurichAt the southwest end of,Limat RiverwithLake ZurichThe mouth of the river.The central coordinates of the city are 47 ° 22 ′ north latitude and 8 ° 32 ′ east longitude.The geographical center of the city is Lindenhofer Mountain, which is a small hill leaning onLimat RiverWest Bank,Lake ZurichNorth of.The boundary of the old city is Schanzengraben Canal, and the boundary of the new city isBruegertown.The urban area of Zurich is 91.9 square kilometers.Among them, the area of 4.1 square kilometers isLake Zurichoccupy.
Zurich
topographic features
The average altitude of Zurich is 556 meters, the terrain is relatively flat, and there are many rivers and lakes.The lowest point of Zurich is Oberengstringen, with an altitude of about 392 meters (1286 feet).The Lindenhofer Hill in the old city is the highest point in Zurich, with an altitude of about 700 meters (2300 feet).[5]
The average high temperature in Zurich in July is about 24.0 ℃, and the average low temperature is about 14 ℃.The highest temperature recorded in Zurich was 37.7 ℃ (July 1947), and the average temperature of the warmest weather in Zurich reached 32.2 ℃.[6]
In Zurich, the highest temperature in spring and summer is generally not more than 25 ℃, while in autumn and winter, it is mostly rainy and the temperature is low.[6]
Climate throughout the year<br>
month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Daily average maximum temperature (℃)
two
four
eight
thirteen
seventeen
twenty
twenty-three
twenty-two
nineteen
thirteen
seven
three
Daily minimum temperature (℃)
-3
-2
one
four
eight
eleven
thirteen
twelve
ten
six
one
-2
Average total precipitation (mm)
sixty-seven
seventy
sixty-nine
eighty-seven
one hundred and three
one hundred and twenty-four
one hundred and seventeen
one hundred and thirty-three
ninety-two
sixty-nine
eighty-two
seventy-three
Average precipitation days (days)
eleven
ten
eleven
twelve
twelve
twelve
eleven
twelve
eight
eight
ten
ten
Four seasons climate condition<br>
season
spring
summer
autumn
winter
Daily average maximum temperature (℃)
eight
twenty
eighteen
four
Daily minimum temperature (℃)
one
ten
ten
-1
Average total precipitation (mm)
seventy-five
one hundred and fifteen
ninety-eight
seventy-four
Average precipitation days (days)
eleven
twelve
nine
ten
hydrology
Limat River is a major river in Zurich, which divides the city into new and old urban areas.Limat River leads out from the north end of Lake Zurich, flows through the center of Zurich, flows about 35 kilometers to the northwest, and finally flows into the Ale River.The estuary of the Limat River is located in the north of the town of BruggeRoyce RiverThe mouth of the river is not far.[7]
natural resources
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water resource
The rivers and lakes in Zurich cover an area of 4.1 square kilometers, accounting for 4.8% of the total area of Zurich.Abundant water resources, with a utilization rate of 95%.Zurich's freshwater resources account for about 8% of Switzerland's total.
plant resources
The city center of Zurich is full of carefully trimmed gardens, surrounded by large forests, and these plants are called "the green lungs of the city".The green lungs of the city include large forest areas such as Adlisberg, Z ü richberg, K ä ferberg, H ö nggerberg and Uetliberg.About 26.5% of Zurich is covered by green vegetation such as flowers, trees, etc.
About 32% of Zurich's registered residents do not hold Swiss citizenship.Germans are the most populous ethnic group in Zurich, accounting for 8.1% of the city's population, Italians are the second most populous ethnic group in Zurich, accounting for 3.5% of the city's population, while Portuguese is the third most populous ethnic group in Zurich, accounting for about 2.0% of the city's population, followed by Spanish, accounting for about 1.5%;Austrian, accounting for about 1.2%;French, accounting for about 1.0%;Serbs, about 0.9%;British, accounting for about 0.8%;Turks account for about 0.8%, and finally the ethnic Kosovars with the smallest population account for about 0.6%.
Ethnic Distribution in Zurich (2016)
nationality
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Austria
France
Serbia
britain
turkey
Kosovo
number
thirty-three thousand five hundred and forty-eight
fourteen thousand five hundred and forty-three
eight thousand two hundred and seventy-four
six thousand two hundred and seven
four thousand eight hundred and nine
four thousand two hundred and forty-four
three thousand five hundred and ninety-seven
three thousand four hundred and eighty-three
three thousand four hundred and two
two thousand four hundred and thirty-seven
Proportion
8.1%
3.5%
2%
1.5%
1.2%
1%
0.9%
0.8%
0.8%
0.6%
According to the 2016 survey report, about 8.8% of the population in Zurich useEnglish, used by about 7.1% of the populationItalianAbout 4.5% of the populationFrenchAbout 3.9% of the populationSpanish, used by about 3.1% of the populationPortuguese2.3% of the populationalbanian。(In addition, about 20% of the population can speak two or more languages).
Zurich's city council forms the executive government of the city of Zurich and operates as a college authority.The Zurich City Council is composed of nine members, each of whom presides over a department.The main task of the city council is to implement departmental plans and coordinate departmental measures.
The election rule of the Municipal Council is that any resident is legally elected by ballot, and the election is held every four years.The mayor is elected by the public election of the Parliament, while the heads of other departments are appointed by members of Parliament.Any elected Zurich resident can be elected to the city council.
The administrative organ holds a meeting in the city hall, and the city hallLimat RiverThe left bank of.
Zurich Parliament is composed of nine political parties, namely, two democratic parties, two liberal parties, one green party, one social party, one Christian party, one left-wing party and one left-wing party.
Zurich City Council
City State Councilor
department
Election time
Colin
Administration
2009
Daniel
Finance
2010
Wolff
public security
2013
Claudia
healthy
2010
Inzaghi
Environmental Science
2014
Andre
engineering
2010
Anders
Industry
2002
Cindy
education
2006
Rafael
Sociology
2014
Zurich's city council has legislative power.It consists of 125 members and is elected every four years.The ordinances and by laws of the Urban Council are implemented by the municipal government.Meetings of the Urban Council are generally held in public.Elected Zurich residents can be elected to the city council.
Economics
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Zurich's economy is dominated by the tertiary industry, and the financial industry is very developed, especially the banking industry.In addition, industry and manufacturing are also important pillars of Zurich's economy.
In 2022, it will rank 20th in the index of international science and technology innovation centers.[20]
primary industry
Zurich mainly exports wheat, oats, potatoes and sugar beets.[3]
the secondary industry
Industry is the main body of Zurich's economy. The main sectors of industry include clocks, machinery, chemistry and food.In addition, the machinery manufacturing industry also plays a leading role in Zurich's economy. The main sectors of the machinery manufacturing industry include textile machinery, power generation equipment, machine tools, precision instruments, meters, transportation machinery, agricultural machinery, chemical machinery, food machinery and printing machinery.[3]
the service sector; the tertiary industry
Finance, banking and insurance are also important sources of Zurich's economy.Thanks to a sound banking system and advanced asset management, it has become the worldOffshore financial centerAnd international asset management business leaders.[3]
social undertakings
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Religion
Religious Statistics of Zurich Citizens<br>
Religion
Roman Catholic Church
Christianity
Islamism
Judaism
Other religions
No religious belief
nationality
Switzerland
other
Switzerland
other
Switzerland
other
Switzerland
other
Switzerland
other
Switzerland
other
Proportion
28%
35%
6%
9%
3%
9%
1%
1%
21%
44%
2%
2%
Total ratio
30%
7%
5%
1%
55%
2%
According to the 2016 survey report, Roman Catholicism is the religion with the largest number of believers in Zurich, accounting for about 30% of Zurich's population, and about 2% of Zurich people have no religious beliefs.
education
University of Zurich
University of Zurich
University of ZurichyesSwitzerlandA state university inSwitzerlandGerman speaking Zurich.Founded in 1833, the university has 425 professors and more than 24000 students in 7 colleges and more than 140 research institutesSwitzerlandThe largest comprehensive university.[8]
University of ZurichIt enjoys world reputation in the fields of molecular biology, neuroscience, anthropology, etcEinstein、Roentgen12 people including XinkenajiNobel PrizeWinner.University of ZurichyesSwitzerlandThe largest comprehensive university, the latest in 2017QS World University RankingThe 73rd.At the beginning of the 21st century,University of ZurichIt has become an educational and scientific research center with international reputation.In the fields of molecular biology, brain research and anthropology,University of ZurichWith pioneering research strength.Its university hospitals and veterinary hospitals also have excellent facilities and technology.[8]
Zurich Federal Institute of Technology
Zurich Federal Institute of Technology
Zurich Federal Institute of Technology, also known asSwiss Federal Institute of Technology，chineseIt is also translated as Federal Higher Technical University of ZurichSwiss ConfederationThe government established the first federal university in 1855 to meet the needs of national industrialization.When the university was established, there were only industrial and civil construction, forest science, mechanical engineering and chemistry, and later humanities, social science and political science were added.Latest in 2017QS World University RankingNo. 10.[9]
facilities
ZurichzooThere are about 260 kinds of animals, including snow leopard, Indian lion, clouded leopard, Heilongjiang leopard, otter and panda.Owned by Zurich Municipal GovernmentzooOwnership of.[5]
Zurich Football ClubFounded on August 1, 1896, the stadium is located in the Magic Track Stadium.Zurich Football ClubHe has won the Swiss League (9 times), Swiss Cup (6 times) and Swiss League Cup (1 time).
leisure time
Zurich Bar
Zurich has many entertainment activities every day, and countless news can be found in the Friday supplement and "Zurich News" of major newspapers.[7]
The nightlife of Zurich people is mostlyNiederdorfYes, there are bars, restaurants, cinemas, jazz bars, casinos and other leisure places, and some restaurants and bars will hold song and dance performances.[7]
Since the Middle Ages, Zurich has beenThe AlpsThe silk weaving center to the north.Zurich in the 13th and 15th centuriessilkKnown in Europe, Zurich has become the core city of European fashion industry since the 16th century.[10]
Zurich's Fashion Museum is located inLake ZurichOn the east side of Mythenquai Wharf, covering an area of more than 20 mu, it is composed of a 5-storey red main building and two auxiliary buildings.[10]The museum has collected Zurich textile raw materials, weaving machinery tools, and clothing accessories of courts and folk in past dynasties for more than 2000 years, which comprehensively reflects the germination, development and changes of Zurich's textile and fashion industry.At the same time, the museum has also set up a Zurich down jacket, fur and fur theme exhibition area to show visitors Turicum's advanced raw materials and innovative scientific and technological concepts. The huge aviation styling and Martian concept fashion attracted many visitors.[10]
Transportation
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aviation
Zurich International Airport Terminal
At the beginning of the 21st century, onlyBeijing、Shanghai(Take off from Shanghai at 9:15 a.m,SwitzerlandArriving at 15:40)Hong Kong(Take off at 0:05 Hong Kong time,SwitzerlandTime: 6:10) There are direct flights to Zurich every day, and other cities can take themNetherlands、Germany、FinlandandFranceFlights from other countries will arrive in Zurich through connecting flights in the above countries. The two flights will take about 8 hours in total, excluding the connecting time.[11]
Zurich Kloten International Airport is 11 kilometers away from the city center, and there are flights every hour or every few hours to connect Zurich andSwitzerlandThe major cities in Europe or Europe are connected.It only takes 13 minutes to take a direct train from the airport railway station to the central railway station. Generally, there is one train every ten minutes, and the ticket price is 6.6 Swiss francs.[11]
Zurich Air Traffic Control Center——Tiannao Navigation Management Center is one of the most famous navigation management centers in the world.Since it was put into use, there was no major accident until July 1, 2002Ubbelingen air disaster71 people were killed.On February 24, 2004, Tiannao Navigation Management Center lost an air traffic controller——Ubbelingen air disasterThe air traffic controller who instructed the two planes to collide——Pete Nelson 。The investigation results of this accident were only released in May 2004.[11]
Zurich International AirportIs one of the largest airports in EuropeSwitzerlandThe northeast part of Zurich, near the town Kloten, is the largest airport in Switzerland and the busiest airport in Switzerland. The airport has many routes connecting five continents.The airport is divided into Zone A and Zone B. Swiss Airlines, as well as Australian Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Delta Airlines that cooperate with Swiss Airlines and Delta Airlines are located in Zone A;Other airlines are in Area B.[11]
Zurich toGermanyOfStuttgartIt runs every 2 hours, about 3 hours by car, 61 Swiss francs;
Zurich toGermanyOfMunich, three shifts a day, starting at 7:16, 9:16 and 13:16 respectively, the whole journey takes 4 hours and 15 minutes, 86 Swiss francs;
Zurich toAustriaOfInnsbruck, there are five trains every day, leaving at 9:40, 13:40, 17:40, 21:40 and 22:40 respectively, and the whole journey is 3 hours and 45 minutes, 66 Swiss francs;
Zurich toLucerne , once an hour, 50 minutes, 22 Swiss francs;
Zurich toberne, every hour, 70 minutes, 48 Swiss francs;
Zurich toBasel , every hour, 65 minutes, 32 Swiss francs.[11]
highway
Zurich Long distance Bus Station is just behind the main railway station, and there are many shuttle buses to other countries.In addition, there are many taxis available in Zurich, most of which start at CHF 6, and then charge CHF 3.2 per kilometer.[11]
Historical culture
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Characteristic architecture
Limat River
For the local buildings in Zurich, the local government adopts the idea of both protection and development.staySwitzerlandThere are many examples of the combination of new buildings and old buildings, such as the ancient castle of Belinzona built in the Middle Ages.In the 1980s, bySwitzerlandArchitect Aurelio Galfetti presided over the renovation, combining classical and modern together.staySwitzerlandThe work of maintaining and protecting ancient buildings is very successful, and the local people are very concerned about how to deal with the harmonious relationship between tradition and modernity.[4]
Zurich organically combines ancient culture with modern art.There are many pre-20th century buildings, modern bars, clubs and modern shops.[12]
Local customs
April: Zurich Winter Festival
The Six Songs Festival is the Spring Festival of Zurich people. Generally, on the third Monday of April every year, each guild will organize a traditional dress parade, and then light a firewood pile more than ten meters high in Bellevue Square. There is a snowman with explosives in his head on the firewood pile.People calculate the time from the firewood to the snowman's head exploding to announce the end of winter and predict whether there will be a good summer next year.[5]
August: Swiss Women's Tennis Open
Women's Open atSwitzerlandThe competition starts in August, usually in ZurichSports ParkHeld every yearSwitzerlandThe first event held.SwitzerlandThe Women's Tennis Open was founded in 1905 and has a history of more than 100 years. Since 1905, the annual competition has been in downtown ZurichSports ParkOutdoorHard courtOn.[5]
September: Teenager Shooting Festival
The oldest festival in Zurich is the Youth Shooting Festival, which is held on the second weekend of September and the following Monday.It is a shooting competition for boys and girls aged 12 to 16. There are some large amusement parks and snack stalls around the shooting range.[5]
November：Wine Festival
WinteryWineThe festival will be held on the ship, where you can taste the wine from all over the world, and also board the four huge seminar cruise ships anchored at the Zurich trestle to taste and buy more than 800 kinds of maltWhiskyAnd a wide range of cigars.[5]
December：Christmas
Since 1971, Sternenhimmel has beenBanhoff Street20640 small lights were decorated. In 2005, this famous commercial street started to welcome the Christmas race with the modern lighting system.The race to welcome Christmas in Zurich is a large-scale outdoor sport. At that time, about 16000 participants (both amateurs and world-class athletes) will complete the 0.869 to 8.086 mile race.Releasing floating lights is also a traditional custom at ChristmasLimat RiverMore than 800 floating candles were released.[5]
Special food
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Swiss traditional cheese
The local people are famous for their sweet food, so there are many kinds of desserts.The most famous local dessert isSwitzerlandTradition ofcheese。[13]
Other specialties include instant chicken, kidney juice, vegetable cake, hot and cold salad, yogurt, chocolate candy and cakes.[13]
tourist resources
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Famous scenic spot
Grossmunster Cathedral
Grossmunster Cathedral （Grossmunster Church）Grossmunster Cathedral BuiltCarolingian dynastyDuring this period, it became the symbol of Zurich with its unique twin towers.At 6:00 p.m. on the Six Sounds Festival, there will be a noiseGrossmunster Cathedral The clock of.The first bell sounded as a sign of the arrival of spring.The oldest part of the cathedral is the church cellar, which was built from the end of the first century to the beginning of the 12th century. The rest of the cathedral was built during the Roman Crusade. The statues inside are works of the 12th century.So is the cathedralUniversity of ZurichPart of a seminary.Ziliwen, a religious reformer in the 16th century, made a speech here to advocate that we should never forget to pray in our work.[2]
Notre Dame Church
Notre Dame Church（Fraumünster）It is located in the south of the hills.It can be traced back to 853, and was once aConventIn the 13th century, it was converted into a church.Church adoptedRoman architectureThe stained glass and murals of the church are all made by famous artists, so they are very famous.[2]
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Peter's Cathedral（St Peterskirche Church）St. Peter's CathedralIt is the oldest church in Zurich. The church tower clock tower built in 1534 has the largest church clock dial in Europe. The dial diameter of the clock is 8.7 meters, the hour hand is 3 meters long, and the minute hand is 4 meters long.This church tower is used to monitor the fire. It is said that once a fire alarm occurs, someone will put a flag in the direction of the fire to tell people where to put out the fire.[2]
Banhoff Street
Banhoff Street（Bahnhofstrasse St）Zurich Bank focuses onBanhoff StreetOn the one hand, 24-hour business, anonymous storage boxes that only recognize the key but not the person, the minimum lease term of 50 years, the spacious and magnificent customer reception room, the way to get the key and password, as well as the exclusive access to the VIP who can save lives, are all important characteristics of Zurich banks, among which the most prominent is to keep the identity of the customer confidential, which also causes a lot of trouble for Zurich banks,For example, it is often questioned to save money and launder money for the Nazis during World War II.This 1.4km long street contains two dazzling consumer paradises, Grobus and Yermoli. The shops on both sides display luxury goods, antiques, precious furs, watches, jewelry andFrench perfumeThis is the holy land for pursuing world famous brands.Design and fashion brands includeAigner、Bally、Burberrys、Chanel、Ferragamo、Gucci、Hermes、Louis VuittonandPradaThey all decorated the window with charm.Other famous brand watchmaking, jewelry design, clothing design and antique identification companies are also located on both sides of the road, such as Beyer, BucheronBvlgariCartier, Gubelin, Les Ambassadeurs Meister, Turier, etc.[2]
Women's Cathedral
Women's Cathedral（Fraumünster Church）Of 13th century tower architectureWomen's CathedralIn the past, it was the church of Zurich noble women's nursing home, which was founded in 853 byGermanyDonated by King Ludwig.The famous sight is the glass window on the altar, which isMarc Chagall His works in 1970 are world-famous.[2]
Swiss National Museum
Swiss National Museum（Swiss National Museum）Swiss National MuseumThere are many famous murals, such as the huge murals painted by the young artist Hedler, which have been famous all over the world.staySwiss National MuseumThere are also more than 100 different showrooms, collecting early archaeological discoveries, Roman relics, pagan cultural handicrafts, shield badges, etc. The showrooms and halls are decorated in the style of the 15th to 18th centuries.Swiss National MuseumIt is the largest museum in China.[2]
Saint Moritz
Saint Moritz（St Moritz）Saint MoritzIt is a small city near Zurich. It has hosted two Winter Olympics and is a veritable ski paradise.Saint MoritzWinter sports have a history of more than 100 years. The famous sports include horse racing, polo and horse sledge on the icy lake.[2]
China Garden
China Garden（Chinese Garden）China GardenOfficially opened in 1994, it is a sister city of Zurich——KunmingAs a gift,KunmingThe city government imitates the pattern design of "Green Lake Park", which is the largest Chinese style garden overseas.So far, ZurichChinaKunmingIt maintains the only sister city relationship.[2]
Augustine Lane
Augustine Lane （Augustine Lane）Augustine Lane It is a romantic alley in the old city of Zurich.It is close to the railway station street, with many peach buildings.[2]
Niederdorf
Niederdorf（Niederdorfstrasse）NiederdorfIt is a pedestrian street paved with cobblestones, and it is also the most famous street in the old city of Zurich.Many boutiques are hidden in the crisscross narrow streets.The old street has a long history. Many old houses are dark all the year round, but many older residents have been unwilling to move out of the old city, and many fashionable young people also like to live here.[2]
Shopping Directory
Augustine Lane
Zurich's main shopping areas are concentrated in the city center.The famous shopping streets are:Banhoff StreetShizhuhua Street and the old cityAugustine Lane Etc.
stayBanhoff Street, withGrobsandYermoliTwo main shopping areas.Banhoff StreetThe shops on both sides are displaying luxury goods, such as antiques, precious furs, watches, jewelryFrench perfumeAnd other luxuries.
Shizhuhua StreetArmani，Calvin KleinandVersaceAnd many top fashion stores.SwitzerlandThe souvenirs of local crafts, such as embroidery, lace ornaments, handkerchiefs, etc., can be found in many boutiques in Stutschengler.
The streets of the old city are full of boutiques, bars, coffee shops and antique shops.Limat RiverThere are also many famous boutique fashion shops and restaurants in Panjie.[5]
James Joyce (English: James Joyce, 1882-1941),IrelandWriter, poet, born inIrelandDublin, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century,Postmodern literatureHis works and the thought of "stream of consciousness" have a great influence on the world literary world.
JoyceSettled in 1920Paris。In his later years, he suffered from eye diseases and nearly lost his sight.The structure of his works is complex, the language is strange and very original.
JoyceHis main works are collections of short stories《Dubliners》(1914) Describing the daily life of lower class citizens, showing the destruction of social environment on people's ideals and hopes.The autobiographical novel Self Portrait of the Young Artist (1916) describes the characters' psychology and the world around them with a large number of inner monologues.Representative novel《Ulysses》(1922) shows people's loneliness and pessimism in modern society.Later novels《Finnegans Wake 》(1939) Using dreams to express the ultimate thinking of human existence and destiny, the language is extremely obscure.
LeninIt was his pseudonym after he joined the communist movement, and he inheritedMarxismAnd combined with the Russian revolutionleninismHe was widely recognized as "the great mentor and spiritual leader of the international proletarian revolution" by communists all over the world, and he was also one of the most influential and controversial figures in the 20th century.
WagneryesGermanyA great master in the history of opera.Front undertakingMozartThe opera tradition ofPost RomanticismThe trend of opera composition,richard strauss Follow.At the same time, because of the complexity of his political and religious thoughtsEuropean Music HistoryOne of the most controversial figures on the.
Zurich - the city with the highest overall living index in the world
In the 2009 Global Urban Quality of Life Survey, Zurich wasUN HabitatIt is rated as the city with the highest overall living index in the world.[14]
In November 2018, the world city ranking was released, and Zurich entered the ranks of the world's first tier cities.[15]
On December 26, 2019, it ranked 16th in the 2019 Global Top 500 Cities.[16]
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In January 2023, Zurich's new hunting law will come into force, prohibiting people from feeding wild animals, including foxes, badgers or raptors.Anyone who fails to comply with the ban will be fined 200 Swiss francs (about 216 dollars).[19]
