Rathahaus

Grosse Stadt Zürich

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May 13th 2007
Zürich, our last stop for this trip, and probably just as well since Leah and I were starting to run out of zing. Our hostel was located in the middle of what seemed to be the main café and restaurant area, and more cobble-stoned streets which seem to make everything just that much more authentic. We climbed the mass of stairs up to our room, and both decided to have a rest for 15 minutes…. ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-East » Zürich

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more