A Stroll Through Time: Exploring Historic & Modern Zurich

A public water well, the Hedwig Fountain, was built in 1912 to honor Zürich women who defended the city during the 1292 siege. Featuring a helmeted woman statue by Gustav Siber, it draws water from the Limmat River.

A historic pedestrian bridge crossing the river Limmat in Zurich, Switzerland, colloquially known as Gmüesbrugg or "vegetable bridge", built in 1375 and rebuilt multiple times, with the current design made of reinforced concrete completed in 1973.

A 14th-century guild house, the Zunfthaus zur Haue, is the historic nucleus of the Salomon Hirzel family's estate, now housing a pricey restaurant and serving as a symbol of the Zunft zum Kämbel, a guild of merchants and traders.

A historically significant guild house, Zunfthaus zur Saffran dates back to 1383 and features a stunning facade with cornices and columns. It served as a post office and now hosts the dinner hall serving local cuisine from Sunday to Saturday morning.

Café Schober is a historic six-story residential and commercial building dating back to the 13th century, featuring a neoclassical façade and interior decorations from the Baroque and Rokoko periods.

A historic town hall in Zürich, built from 1694-1698 and originally serving as the seat of government and administration of the Republic of Zürich. It houses the legislative chambers and cantonal parliament.

Münsterhof is a historic town square in the old town of Zürich, surrounded by medieval buildings and part of the southern extension of the Quaianlagen promenades along Zürich's lakefront. It is the largest town square within the Altstadt (old town) of Zürich.

The Zunfthaus zur Meisen is a Rococo palace built in 1757 featuring Baroque table culture, with lavish stucco ceilings and masonry heaters.

A historic architectural structure in Zürich, the Bauhaus was the residence of the city's Chief Architect from 1586 to 1803 and later served as a city hall until its destruction in 1886.