Switzerland: Zürich/Richterswil

Zürich is the largest city of Switzerland, and the official language is German. The Romans originally called it Turicum when they first settled there in 15 BC. Zürich sits approximately 409m above sea level, and sits about 30km north of the Swiss Alps. 

For a more general description about what I did each day, please see the main post: 

http://www.fabienne-emilie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/switzerland.html

Friday, 25th October, 2013

Outside the "Lindt & Sprüngli Factory" there were a few of these Lindt Bear Cars.

The "Kunstmuseum" (Fine Arts Museum), which currently houses an exhibition of Edward Munch's artwork, included the most recognisable piece 'The Scream'.

Saturday, 26th October, 2013

The view over "Lake Zürich" from Richterswil, which is approximately 30 minutes south of the town centre of Zürich by metro. Richterswil sits on the western side of the lake, and it is much cheaper to stay there.

The "Swiss National History Museum" is housed in a building dating back to 1898.

The "Swiss National History Museum" building is due to have a new section added in the recent future. From what I saw of the plans, it will be a fairly modern space made up of strange shapes, completely in contrast to the rest of the building, meaning I wasn't too keen on the design.

The "Rathaus" (Town Hall) of Zürich, which juts out onto the river, was built between 1694 and 1698.

The current "Opera" was built in 1891 after the previous building was burnt down.