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Old Town (Altstadt)
As featured in Zurich for free and 1 other guide
Ollie #1 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 192 reviews
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...... 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  Neighborhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  12.3 miles from city center
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Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich)
As featured in 3 days in Zurich
Ollie #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 center
UBS Polybahn
Ollie #3 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Transportation
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Rietberg Museum
As featured in 3 days in Zurich
Ollie #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 Asia, America, Africa...... 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 center
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Parkanlage Zuerihorn
Ollie #5 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Bahnhofstrasse
As featured in Zurich for free and 1 other guide
Ollie #6 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4 of 5 stars 202 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Opera House
Ollie #7 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 center
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Urania Observatory
Ollie #8 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Great Church (Grossmunster)
As featured in 3 days in Zurich
Ollie #9 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Owner description: This 12th-century cathedral has both historical and architectural significance: Ulrich Zwingli led an important sect of the Reformation from here in...... 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 center
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Zurich Zoo
As featured in 3 days in Zurich and 1 other guide
Ollie #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 animals from 250 different...... 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 center
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Zoological Garden (Zoologischer Garten)
Ollie #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 center
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Church of Our Lady (Fraumunster)
As featured in Zurich for free and 1 other guide
Ollie #12 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 center
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Swiss National Museum
As featured in 3 days in Zurich and 1 other guide
Ollie #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 center
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Zentralbibliothek
As featured in Zurich off the beaten path
Ollie #14 of 65 attractions in Zurich
5 of 5 stars 5 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 general readers, 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 center
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Friedhof Fluntern (Fluntern Cemetery)
Ollie #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 center
Wildnispark Zurich
Ollie #16 of 65 attractions in Zurich
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Zurich Toy Museum
As featured in Zurich for free and 2 other guides
Ollie #17 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
A collection of Swiss toys from throughout history.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Tonhalle Gesellschaft
Ollie #18 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Freitag Shop Zurich
Ollie #19 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Friedhof Sihlfeld
Ollie #20 of 65 attractions in Zurich
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
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