Church, mosque or temple
Grossmünster
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The twin-towered church that dominates Zurich's skyline and was a cradle of the Swiss Reformation.
Museum · Switzerland · Zurich
Swiss National Museum
A castle-like museum next to the main station, telling the story of Swiss history and culture.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Swiss National Museum matters
Just beside the main station, a fairytale-looking building holds the country's biggest museum of cultural history. Inside you'll find everything from medieval armour to everyday objects, plus exhibitions on how Switzerland became Switzerland. It is a good rainy-day stop and helps explain the country you're about to see.
Talking points
- The building looks like a castle but dates from the late 19th century.
- Exhibits cover Swiss identity, craft and daily life.
- It sits right next to Zurich's main station.
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