Only in Zurich: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects (Only in Guides) - Softcover

Duncan J. D. Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 395042184X ISBN 13: 9783950421842

Publisher: The Urban Explorer, 2019

Synopsis

Discover there's more to Zurich than just banking, clean streets and punctuality. This popular explorer's guide shows a very different side to Switzerland's largest city. More than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sites, including ancient walls and secret gardens, curious museums and converted factories, idiosyncratic shops and literary landscapes. From Roman Turicum and the Old Swiss Confederacy to the Helvetic Republic and the Industrial Revolution. Locations include the home of FIFA, the emperor's paddle steamer, an elephant in the woods, Lenin's favourite cafe and the original 'Dark Restaurant'. Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.

About this title

About the Author

Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer - is a travel writer, historian and photographer. In his ground breaking Only In Guides he reveals great cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has travelled across several continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at university. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Urban Explorer
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 395042184X
• ISBN 13: 9783950421842
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 232