The Grossmünster Cathedral
by matcrazy1
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After its foundation by Charlemagne in the ninth century on a site of long-established religious significance (recent excavations below the church suggest the existence of a Roman cemetery), the church was constructed in its present form between 1100 and 1230.
After a disastrous fire in 1763, the spires and upper sections of the towers were demolished, and reconstruction shortly after produced the Gothic belfries, watchrooms and octagonal cupolae which survive today.
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Check local deals before trip
by nico81
I always recommend to everyone travelling to Zurich to check for local deals before they leave. Dining in restaurants is extremely expensive in Zurich (and Switzerland generally). Therefore check for local deals (such as groupon in the US) that allow you to have a "cheap" dinner. I say "cheap" because sometimes the best restaurants are promoted, which are extremely pricey and even with discounts it's not yet cheap.
There are quite a few suppliers, I have made good experiences with deindeal and groupon.
A useful overview providing all deals currently available in Zurich is http://www.dealanzeiger.ch/Zurich.html
Tirggel
by yumyum
Tirggel are a typical product of Zurich. In a few shops you will find them all year round but traditionally you buy them before Christmas or generally in the winter season. They are very thinly baked bisquits made with honey and you break off a small bit and let it melt in your mouth - well more or less.
The ones from the company Suter are the best, these are sold e.g. in Coop but you can also buy Tirggel in Migros but they have their own brand. Tirggel production goes back a very long way to the 15th century. Until some time in the 19th century only bakeries in the city of Zurich were allowed to produce them.
The funny thing about them are the pictures. Some of them are riddles, others are our beautiful local sights.
They come in various shapes too. Some come even with a hole in it so that you can hang them on your Christmas tree.
Zurich fountains
by draguza
In Zürich, if you get thirsty, there is no need to look for a supermarket, for you can simply quench your thirst at the nearest fountain. And there will never be one far away, because with a total of around 1,200, Zürich has one of the greatest number of fountains in the world. Indeed, many of Zürich’s fountains are small-scale works of art with a fascinating history.
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I yet have to try to compete with those kids
Grossmuenster Church by night
Grave of Elias Canetti
Lindenhof sign
