Zurich is the banking capital of the world. Its international banking presence makes it an easy pick to store most of the major European wealth. The huge presence of banks can be easily noticed along the Bahnofstrasse and especially at the Paradeplatz. Zurich also has a magnificent university, and has a powerful research facility. The intricate infrastructure makes Zurich an appealing city to hold conferences and many other business functions. Zurich is quickly becoming a strong contender for many of the world's attractive destinations to visit and prides itself in its world wide financial empire.
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. Attraction type: Historic site; Architectural building; Place of worship; Lookout
One of the oldest churches in the city, this cathedral is best known for having the largest clock face in Europe. Attraction type: Architectural building
This prominent 13th-century Gothic cathedral is perhaps best known for one of its more recent additions, stained-glass windows designed by Marc Chagall in the 1970s. Attraction type: Place of worship; Architectural building
Featured Zurich Hotel - Hotel Europe
The Hotel Europe is a unique property as it forms part of the 19th century Uto Castle, it is conveniently situated in the business and theatre district being just 50 metres from the Opera House. It is a small and friendly hotel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and satisfies the requirements of all its guests. There are only 40 guestrooms and these are all tastefully decorated in Baroque style with luxurious fabrics and wood furnishings. Although a traditional property it boasts modern amenities which include wireless Internet connections, satellite televisions, direct-dial phones, hair dryers, trouser presses, minibars and safes.
The hotel provides a buffet breakfast, ensuring guests can start the day in the right way, be it a day of sightseeing that the hotels multilingual concierge will be able to assist with and give recommendations of what to see and do, work at the office or some retail therapy. At the end of a long day guests can relax and enjoy a drink in the hotel bar, which serves a selection of wines, beers and spirits. If any assistance is required whatever the request, the staff at reception will be more than happy to oblige, they can assist with room service and dry cleaning facilities and the arrangement of transport to and from the airport.
If you should travel to the Hotel Europe by car you will be pleased to find that parking is only 200 metres from the hotel. When it is time to get out and explore the local area you will discover how convenient the hotel is with the lake, shopping district and Zurich Centre all being within 500 metres of the hotel. The Kunsthaus Museum is certainly worth a visit and is only one kilometre away. The location of the hotel is further enhanced by the fact that Zurich Airport is 15 kilometres away and it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach by car.
All this goes into making the Hotel Europe the perfect choice for the business or leisure traveller.
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