Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland and is the capital of canton of Zurich. It is country’s economic hub and a one of the finest Swiss towns with carefully cherished traditions that attract the visitors from far off places. Zurich is situated at the lower northwestern end of Lake Zurich between the Utliberg on the west and Zürichberg on the east. It is also a financial capital of Switzerland with three of the five major Swiss banks have there head offices over here. In addition to this it is one of the most expensive cities in the world and one of the leading tourist destinations of Switzerland. The Bahnhofstrassee in Zurich is one of the most attractive shopping streets in Europe in terms of fashion and is a major crowd puller. Winterthur is the second largest town in the canton of Zurich is widely renowned for its engineering industry. Pottery, watch making and weaving are the major industries of the town. The lively small town of Baden is a major attraction among the visitors due to its thermal springs. Today the spa resorts with its numerous hotels are an oasis of tranquility. This small lively town is just 20 minutes from Zurich and offer rich cultural diversity. Rapperswil-Jona the town of roses located on the upper end of Lake Zurich is a perfect blend of cultural life and adventurous activities. It is a major tourist attraction for those who love to spend their holidays in Mediterranean way. Lausanne is the second commercial town with the locality of a holiday resort. The extremely picturesque Lausanne is worthy a visit due to its parks, hotels, restaurants and gastronomy delights that make it one of the must visit places on a trip to Zurich.
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