Zurich, Switzerland

Street scenes, architecture, and city views in Zurich, Switzerland. Images include the Santiago Calatrava-designed hall at Zürich Hauptbahnhof, the Limmat River and Old Town skyline, the spires of the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, the University of Zurich, and views toward Lake Zurich. Black and white and colour photography by Wade R. Sharp.

The underground shopping passage at Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich Central Station), Zurich, Switzerland. The distinctive organic concrete vaulted ceiling was designed by Santiago Calatrava as part of his 1990 expansion of the station — one of the most

The underground shopping passage at Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich Central Station), Zurich, Switzerland. The distinctive organic concrete vaulted ceiling was designed by Santiago Calatrava as part of his 1990 expansion of the station — one of the most architecturally striking transit spaces in Europe. Architectural photography, Zürich Hauptbahnhof.

The Limmat River and Zurich Old Town skyline, Zurich, Switzerland. Left to right: the green spire of the Fraumünster, the clock tower of St. Peter's Church — home to one of the largest clock faces in Europe — and the twin Romanesque towers of the Gro

The Limmat River and Zurich Old Town skyline, Zurich, Switzerland. Left to right: the green spire of the Fraumünster, the clock tower of St. Peter's Church — home to one of the largest clock faces in Europe — and the twin Romanesque towers of the Grossmünster, the 12th-century cathedral where Huldrych Zwingli launched the Swiss Reformation in 1519. Photography from the Limmatquai promenade.

The Rathausbrücke (Town Hall Bridge) over the Limmat River, Zurich, Switzerland — also known colloquially as the Gmüesbrugg (Swiss German for "vegetable bridge"), recalling the medieval market once held on the bridge. The ornate cast iron railings da

The Rathausbrücke (Town Hall Bridge) over the Limmat River, Zurich, Switzerland — also known colloquially as the Gmüesbrugg (Swiss German for "vegetable bridge"), recalling the medieval market once held on the bridge. The ornate cast iron railings date from its 1881–1893 reconstruction. The dome of the University of Zurich is visible on the hill above the Old Town. Architectural photography, Zurich Old Town.

The Limmatquai waterfront and the twin Romanesque towers of the Grossmünster cathedral, Zurich, Switzerland. The Grossmünster — founded according to legend by Charlemagne — was the church of Huldrych Zwingli, where the Swiss Protestant Reformation be

The Limmatquai waterfront and the twin Romanesque towers of the Grossmünster cathedral, Zurich, Switzerland. The Grossmünster — founded according to legend by Charlemagne — was the church of Huldrych Zwingli, where the Swiss Protestant Reformation began in 1519. The historic guild houses of the Limmatquai line the right bank of the Limmat River below. Photography from the Limmatquai promenade, Zurich Old Town.

The left bank of the Limmat River and Zurich Old Town, viewed from across the river, Zurich, Switzerland. The green spire of the Fraumünster — home to the famous Marc Chagall stained glass windows — rises above the rooftops on the left, while a blue

The left bank of the Limmat River and Zurich Old Town, viewed from across the river, Zurich, Switzerland. The green spire of the Fraumünster — home to the famous Marc Chagall stained glass windows — rises above the rooftops on the left, while a blue Zürich tram passes along the Limmatquai below. The forested Zürichberg hill provides a green backdrop to the city skyline. Photography from the Grossmünster terrace, Zurich Old Town.

Rooftop view over Zurich Old Town looking north along the Limmat River, Zurich, Switzerland. The twin towers of the Grossmünster cathedral dominate the skyline, with the historic Limmatquai guild house waterfront stretching along the right bank below

Rooftop view over Zurich Old Town looking north along the Limmat River, Zurich, Switzerland. The twin towers of the Grossmünster cathedral dominate the skyline, with the historic Limmatquai guild house waterfront stretching along the right bank below. Photographed from the Lindenhügel terrace above the Old Town, one of the finest elevated viewpoints in central Zurich.

St. Peter's Church tower framed by summer foliage, Zurich, Switzerland. St. Peter's is home to one of the largest clock faces in Europe, with a diameter of 8.7 metres. The red spire of the Predigerkirche and the green spire of the Fraumünster are vis

St. Peter's Church tower framed by summer foliage, Zurich, Switzerland. St. Peter's is home to one of the largest clock faces in Europe, with a diameter of 8.7 metres. The red spire of the Predigerkirche and the green spire of the Fraumünster are visible to the left, with the forested Zürichberg hill rising behind the city rooftops. Photographed from the Lindenhügel hill above the Zurich Old Town.

Panoramic view over the rooftops of Zurich Old Town from the Lindenhügel hill, Zurich, Switzerland. From left to right: the Augustinerkirche, the twin towers of the Grossmünster, the Predigerkirche, the soaring green spire of the Fraumünster, and the

Panoramic view over the rooftops of Zurich Old Town from the Lindenhügel hill, Zurich, Switzerland. From left to right: the Augustinerkirche, the twin towers of the Grossmünster, the Predigerkirche, the soaring green spire of the Fraumünster, and the clock tower of St. Peter's Church — home to one of the largest clock faces in Europe. The wooded Zürichberg and Uetliberg hills frame the city skyline beyond.

Guild flags (Zunftfahnen) strung across a narrow cobblestone alley in Zurich Old Town, Zurich, Switzerland. The colourful heraldic banners represent Zurich's historic guilds (Zünfte) — the powerful medieval trade associations that governed the city f

Guild flags (Zunftfahnen) strung across a narrow cobblestone alley in Zurich Old Town, Zurich, Switzerland. The colourful heraldic banners represent Zurich's historic guilds (Zünfte) — the powerful medieval trade associations that governed the city for centuries and still play a ceremonial role in the annual Sechseläuten spring festival. Street photography, Zurich Old Town.

The University of Zurich (Universität Zürich) main building, designed by Karl Moser and completed in 1914, viewed from the terraced gardens above Rämistrasse, Zurich, Switzerland. One of the largest universities in the German-speaking world, the neo-

The University of Zurich (Universität Zürich) main building, designed by Karl Moser and completed in 1914, viewed from the terraced gardens above Rämistrasse, Zurich, Switzerland. One of the largest universities in the German-speaking world, the neo-Gothic building sits on the hillside above the Old Town. The green spire of the Fraumünster is visible on the left. Architectural photography, Zurich university quarter.

View south along the Limmat River toward Lake Zurich (Zürichsee). The Münsterbrücke crosses the foreground, with the Quaibrücke and the lakeside boat moorings of the Zürichsee promenade stretching beyond. The Alps are visible on the horizon on a clea

View south along the Limmat River toward Lake Zurich (Zürichsee). The Münsterbrücke crosses the foreground, with the Quaibrücke and the lakeside boat moorings of the Zürichsee promenade stretching beyond. The Alps are visible on the horizon on a clear day. One of the finest viewpoints in central Zurich. Photography from Zurich Old Town.

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