A guide to the cities of Switzerland

Basel
Basel has long been regarded as one of Switzerland's leading cities for architecture, music and art. The city has an amazing 40 museums as well as many fine galleries, theatres and the cities very own orchestra. The cities location at the three countries region of Switzerland (where the country boarders France and Germany) has give the city a vibrant feel and plenty of contrasting aspects. Some of the landmarks of the city include the market square, the red sandstone town hall and the Romanesque-Gothic cathedral.

Bern
The capital of Switzerland, Bern, has managed to retain most of its ancient features and charm, which is why the city has been listed on UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites. The city is full of medieval squares, fountains, narrow streets and tall towers making it quite unlike anywhere else in Switzerland. The pretty city also boasts the largest sheltered shopping promenades in Europe with 6km of shopping arcades. The city has many museums, boutiques, bars, restaurants and cabaret stages to keep any tourists entertained and enthralled.

Geneva
Located in the picturesque spot where the River Rhone leaves Lake Geneva the international city of Geneva has stunning views of the lakes and nearby Alps. One of the most international cities in Switzerland, Geneva has plenty on offer with many parks, quaysides, lakeside promenades, cafes, restaurants and fantastic shops, plus concert halls who play host to some of the finest artists in the world. One of the most famous landmarks in the city is the Jet d'eau one of the largest fountains in the world.

Lausanne
Located at the opposite end of the Lake to Geneva, Lausanne has stunning views of the lake and the Alps which rise up on the opposing shore. One of the popular town's most famous landmarks is the cathedral which is regarded as Switzerland's finest example of Gothic architecture.

Zurich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is often referred to as the cultural capital of the country. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city has a wealth of cultural delights on offer. There are numerous museums, galleries, theatres, bars, restaurants and the best nightlife in Switzerland. It's not just the nightclubs that provide entertainment during the nights, many of the open spaces of the city are transformed at night as great places to dance. Zurich is also well knows for it shopping, many of the world leading fashion houses have boutiques in the city as well as many of the best home grown designers that the country has to offer, there are of course many great watch makers to be found in the city as well.

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