Although Zurich is a big city, it still has a unique small town charm with its old streets and exquisite buildings. You can stroll around the city to visit the Zurich Cathedral and Kirche Fraumünster on the bank of the Limmat River, the Swiss National Museum near the train station, and the art gallery next to the University of Zurich. You can also go to the FIFA headquarters to take photos of the World Cup Trophy.

The Fraumünster stands on the bank of the Limmat River and is known for its tall spire. The top of the spire is blue-green, making it the most striking sight in Zurich. In addition to the spire, the Fraumünster is also known for its 5 stained-glass windows which were designed by the French artist Marc Chagall and installed in 1970. The stained glass is extremely beautiful. Each has a dominant color, and tells a Christian story. In addition to the five stained glass windows designed by Mark Chagall, the Fraumünster also has a 9-meter-high stained glass window which was designed by Augusto Giacometti in 1940.

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Grossmünster, also known as the "Twin Tower Church", was built around 1100 AD and is known for its Romanesque twin towers, which are also the landmark of Zurich. Enter the twin towers and you can overlook the panorama of Zurich. This church, which stands across the river from the Fraumünster, played a pivotal role in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. The Theological Seminary of the University of Zurich and the Reformation Museum are both located here. The stained glass in the church is a masterpiece of the Swiss modern artist master Giacometti.

St. Peterskirche is the oldest church in Zurich and is situated between winding alleyways. Founded in 1534, the church tower has the largest church clock face in Europe. The clock face is 8.7 m in diameter, the hour hand is 3 m long, and the minute hand is 4 m long. It is said that this church tower was used to monitor fires. In the event of a fire, someone would put a flag in the direction of the fire, so that people could go there to put it out.

Located opposite the Zurich train station, Schweizerisches Landesmuseum is the largest museum in Switzerland. It displays stoneware, handicrafts, artwork and paintings of different times in Switzerland. It is a timeline of a thousand years of European history. This maze-like building has more than 100 different showrooms, with collections of early archaeological discoveries, Roman relics, pagan cultural crafts, coats of arms, etc. The showrooms and halls are all decorated in the a 15th to the 18th century style.

Kunsthaus Zurich, located in the old town, used to be the New Art Museum at the beginning of the last century. At the doorstep is Rodin's famous sculpture, the Gates of Hell. The museum collects the best artwork in the country, including paintings, sculptures and prints by many Swiss painters. Most of them were created in the 19th and 20th centuries. Among them, Alberto Giacometti's oil paintings and sculptures are worth appreciating. His works are a deep demonstration of the inner emotions of individual life and human tragedy. Other works by painters such as Alfred Hodler and Arnold Bocklin are also worth viewing.

FIFA is the English abbreviation of the famous Federation International of Football Association. If you are a soccer fan, then the FIFA headquarters in Zurich must be a stop on your tour. On the eve of the 2010 World Cup, the FIFA headquarters which were moved several times were finally moved into the new building. You will be surprised after entering the building. There are only 3 floors on the ground, and there are actually another 5 floors hidden underground. Although the building is free to visit, you must note that only the lobby on the first floor is available for visitors, and other work areas are not accessible. Of course, the World Cup Trophy is also displayed in the public area on the first floor, as well as the trophies of various competitions held by FIFA. This is the best time for soccer fans to take photos. Of course, you can also go to the souvenir shop to buy some gifts.

Chinagarten was officially opened in 1994. It is a gift from Kunming, the sister city of Zurich. Imitating the design of Cuihu Park in Kunming, it is the largest Chinese garden overseas. People in Zurich and Kunming are proud of the friendship between their cities. So far, Zurich has only maintained its sister city relationship with Kunming.