Zurich's East Bank
Looking over the River Limmat with the Zurich Rathause on the left and Haus zur Ruden to the right.
Zurich's baroque Rathaus (town hall) was built on piles driven into the bed of the River Limmat in the late 17th century.
It was erected to replace a medieval structure and is ornamented with friezes and a marble doorway with gilded decoration.
The Rathaus is still home to the city council, who sit in a grand Baroque council chamber.
The Haus zur Ruden stands on the riverside Limmatquai, a 17th century former guild house now housing restaurants and bars.
Zurich's East Bank
Looking over the River Limmat with the Zurich Rathause on the left and Haus zur Ruden to the right.
Zurich's baroque Rathaus (town hall) was built on piles driven into the bed of the River Limmat in the late 17th century.
It was erected to replace a medieval structure and is ornamented with friezes and a marble doorway with gilded decoration.
The Rathaus is still home to the city council, who sit in a grand Baroque council chamber.
The Haus zur Ruden stands on the riverside Limmatquai, a 17th century former guild house now housing restaurants and bars.