Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Zürich: Swiss Charm and History


Zurich is a city of about 370,000 (there are approximately 1.3 million inhabitants in the canton of Zurich) and is the largest city in Switzerland. An internationally known world center of finance, Zurich is also a cultural hub, providing the nearly one million visitors who come to Zurich annually a unique combination of old world charm and new world sophistication.
Perhaps the first thing a visitor should know about Zurich is that the tram system is probably the best way to get around. There are nearly two dozen lines, and they overlap quite a bit, especially in the historic center, but they are clean, convenient, and punctual. If you remember the Matt Damon film, The Bourne Identity, Zurich's blue trams were featured in the movie. You can read more HERE >>>

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