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Most cities that have an elegant nineteenth-century opera house tend to have some sort of elegant public square in front of it.
But not Zürich.
Here when you come out of the opera house you immediately step into the middle of an ordinary twenty-first century parking lot.
Even people who do not share my aversion to automobiles usually agree that this is inappropriate, and in fact the authorities in Zürich have been talking for years about making changes here.
In 1999 they announced an international architects' competition to design a new underground parking garage. In 2001 the Zürich architects Zach + Zünd won the competition. Their plan, which is known as "Opus One", was approved by the citizens of Zürich in a referendum held in May 2003, and since then the project has supposedly been in a phase of planning and determining the costs. The results of this are to be announced at the end of 2005, but no one knows if or when they will actually start building.
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 Labour Day restrictions by HORSCHECK
This is to allow the drivers to attend the traditional Labour Day parade. So please keep this info in mind when visiting Zurich around the 1st of May which is often a popular long weekend for city trips. Leave a Comment
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Try to avoid the Rush Hour (7am - 9am and 5pm - 6pm) at the Mainstation and Bahnhofstrasse. Trains and Streets are packed with Bankers, Students and bunch of other people.
Dear Tourists, just try to go there between 9am and 12am or petween 2pm and 5pm. Leave a Comment
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 Example of red light control by DJ-HEHE
There are a lot of automatic red light controls in zurich.
A red light fee is 200sfr
So stop if the trafficlight goes to yellow and you don't have a problem.
Sometimes the red light control also measure the speed. What out also my Warning about Automatic velocimetry.
List of red light controls at http://www.radar.ch Leave a Comment
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Schwamendingen by DJ-HEHE
There are a lot of automatic velocimetry controls.
The locals know where there are you should never overtake a local car with the license number ZH !!
They know where are those velocimetry controls.
There are everywhere on motorways as also on citystreets.
The fee you have to pay is very expensiv.
In Town:
1-5km/h to fast = 40Sfr
6-10km/h to fast = 120sfr
11-15km/h to fast = 250sfr
over 15km/h ohohoh (swiss people driver license x days at police and a fee)
Out of a Town:
1-5km/h to fast = 40Sfr
6-10km/h to fast = 100sfr
11-15km/h to fast = 160sfr
16-20km/h to fast = 240sfr
over 20km/h ohohoh (swiss people driver license x days at police and a fee)
On Motorways:
1-5km/h to fast = 20Sfr
6-10km/h to fast = 60sfr
11-15km/h to fast = 120sfr
16-20km/h to fast = 180sfr
21-25km/h to fast = 260sfr
over 25km/h ohohoh (swiss people driver license x days at police and a fee) Leave a Comment
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As with any city you have some odd characters about.
The main problem I have come across is pick pockets. They are VERY good and you will not see them take your handbag or probably feel them taking your wallet from your pocket.
The other problem are the street beggars. Always be polite when saying "no". They are not violent people - just homeless with maybe some social problems. Treat them with a degree of respect. Leave a Comment
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Zurich is a safe city, that's out of question. But there are some areas where you have to watch out and be carefull.
Langstrasse (Long Street) is probalby the most international street in Zurich and attracts a lot of Tourists. But you also have to watch out as crime is higher in this area.
Old Town (Niederdorf) is a great Nightlife Area but people get drunk pretty often and also kinda agressiv sometimes. But don't worry, just enjoy and try to avoid those guys... or have a drink with them.
There are some other small spots, which are kinda scary at night, but it shouldn't be a big problem. Leave a Comment
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 Zurich HB by SoCal_Chick
The men are especially difficult to rid yourselves of. When accosted, I was very direct in stating that I did not need a tour guide or want them near me. If they got more aggressive (or even grabbed me), I simply got louder and made a bit of a scene.
One of the many things I found great about Zurich is that when that sort of thing takes place, people stop and take notice. They don't ignore the situation like in most big cities. Often the unwanted attention from others was enough to scare the cowards off. Especially since they are there everyday and can't afford to be recognized as troublemakers. Leave a Comment
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 illuminated warning by rebibi
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