Zurich

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Overview

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. Located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich, it's a global center for banking and finance. The city boasts a high quality of life, reflected in its well-maintained public spaces, efficient public transportation, and vibrant cultural scene.

Details

Country:Switzerland
Climate:Zurich has a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers and relatively cold, wet winters. Average temperatures range from -1°C (30°F) in January to 18°C (64°F) in July. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.
Known For:Banking, finance, art museums (Kunsthaus Zürich), shopping on Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, Swiss chocolate, being a global hub.

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Fun Facts

#1Zurich has more than 1,200 public fountains, and the water is potable. You can drink directly from them!
#2Einstein developed his famous equation E=mc² while living in Zurich and studying at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich).
#3The FIFA World Football Museum is located in Zurich.
#4Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world.
#5The Grossmünster church, an iconic landmark, is said to have been founded by Charlemagne.