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Tag: Old Town

130. Napfplatz

The one in Napfplatz, a once important busy town square.  It has been sitting in this spot for more than 300 years, … More

Niederdord, Old Town, Winter

129. Römergasse

The one in Römergasse, right in front of the Grossmünster. Most likely, Felix, Regula and Exuperius while walking up this road, heads under their … More

Church, Niederdorf, Old Town

125. Schipfe (2)

The one  by the Limmat, on Schipfe. It is outside the building of Vagabunt, a shop with a vintage accessories for men. … More

Limmat, Old Town

106. Helmaus

The one in the entrance of Helmaus, an annex building of the Wasserkirche. If you remember fountain number 76, the one … More

Church, Limmat, Old Town, Special interest

83. Oberdorfstrasse

  It is in the Oberdorfstrasse, in an small alley in between an art gallery and an old style papeterie. If you walk … More

Niederdorf, Old Town

34. Rathausbrücke

The one in the back of the Rathaus [town hall], right in the Rathausbrücke [town hall bridge]. Not long ago, … More

Niederdorf, Old Town

30. Oetenbachgasse * Lindenhofstrasse

It is in the Oetenbachgasse. These boulders are actually moraines from a Glarus glacier, and were found  in 1877 by construction … More

Old Town, Special interest

27. Rennweg

It is at the beginning of the Rennweg, and is better known as the Amazon Fountain. It sort of marks the … More

Bahnhofstrasse, Old Town

22. Weinplatz

It is in the Weinplatz, right next to the Hotel Zum Storchen. The Storchen has been in operation for the past 650 … More

Old Town, Special interest

20. Lindenhof

It is at the Lindenhof, a favorite spot of Zürchers and tourists. It commemorates the brave woman of Zurich who defended … More

Old Town, Special interest

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