Along Bahnhofstrasse, you'll find landmarks such as the Paradeplatz, a famous square where several Swiss banks have their headquarters, including UBS and Credit Suisse. The street also features the iconic Confiserie Sprüngli, known for its luxurious chocolates and café.

The Kunsthaus Zurich houses an impressive collection of art spanning from the Middle Ages to contemporary works. It is particularly renowned for its extensive holdings of Swiss art, including pieces by Swiss masters like Alberto Giacometti, Ferdinand Hodler, and Johann Heinrich Füssli.

Zurich's Altstadt dates back to Roman times when it was a bustling commercial center known as Turicum. Over the centuries, it developed into a medieval city with defensive walls, guild houses, and religious buildings, many of which still stand today.