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Capital city of Switzerland

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Why Zürich?

Zürich, the city with the highest quality of life worldwide.

The city is located in the eastern part of Switzerland , on the Limmat at the outflow of Lake Zurich . Its inhabitants are called Zürcher (or Stadtzürcher to differentiate them from the other inhabitants of the canton).

Zurich, which emerged from the Roman base of Turicum , became a free imperial city in 1262 and a member of the Swiss Confederation in 1351 . The city of the reformer Huldrych Zwingli became the second most important (after Wittenberg ) center of the Reformation in 1519 . To this day it is considered the starting point of the worldwide Reformed Church and the Anabaptists . In the industrial age , the city experienced its rise to become today's economic metropolis of Switzerland.

CAFÉS

My favorite cafés in Zürich

Café Babus

“Where a high quality cup of coffee means more”: the elegantly furnished Babus Bakery & Coffeehouse spoils its guests with freshly baked cakes, fruit tarts, waffles, fruit juices, and much more, accompanied by a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee. A warm and cozy atmosphere awaits guests at Babu’s, which is situated not far from the Bahnhofstrasse.

Address:

Lowenstrasse 1, Zurich 8001

What I like about it

Great place and cozy space in a very central location. Both the coffee and the sweets I tried were wonderful.

Dupont Brasserie

Everyone's favorite neighborhood cafe with a variety of lunch and dinner options.

Address:

Beatenplatz 4, Zurich 8001

What I like about it

In the historic ambience of the lively, cosmopolitan brasserie, you can enjoy a variety of creations at any time of the day: an invigorating breakfast, light snacks, fine classics from all over the world, a healthy lunch or a relaxed dinner in "rustic industrial style".

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Mediterranean, inspired by Catalonia, excellent cuisine. Your lunch and your dinner in the heaven of flavors.

Address:

Maagplatz 5, 8005, Zürich

What I like about it

A Zurich gastronomy hotspot high up in the "Prime Tower" - with a real "prime view"! While enjoying the great views of the city and the region...