Description Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich - the largest and one of the most beautiful cities in the country, spread out on the banks of the River Limmat, which flows into the picturesque Lake Zurich. The city is the world's financial center, center of commercial and industrial institutions and the cultural center of the country. Financial Center, Bahnhofstrasse, and the surrounding streets - ideal for a variety of shopping: from products of leading companies in the world to rare and exotic things. The historical part of town - Niederdorf - center of pleasure and entertainment. In the evenings there are street musicians, a river flowing with beer and wine, are singing and dancing till midnight. Zurich - Switzerland is a business center and at the same time, a major center of tourism. It started many excursion routes around the country. Especially noteworthy journey to the panoramic trains on the route Zurich-Lucerne-Interlaken-Montreux-Geneva.

Zurich is at the northern end of Lake Zurich on a hilly plateau in the heart of Europe. The well-preserved old town is situated on both banks of the river Limmat. The total area of the city - about 92 square. kilometers, the highest point - 871 meters above sea level. Lake - 27 km in length, depth - up to 142 m with very clean water.