La casa de Ópera de Zurich abarca dos edificios a la orilla de un lago, uno que fue construido en 1891 y otro edificio hermano menos bello al lado. Dentro de sus paredes, la pasión suiza por la ópera realmente se transmite, con sus óperas, conciertos con la orquesta filarmónica, veladas, matinés, misas vespertinas y producciones en el escenario del estudio. Cada temporada, alrededor de 16 estrenos honran el escenario de la casa de Ópera. Desde que Alexander Pereira tomó las riendas, el mundo de la música miró a Limmatstadt con envidia sobre todo por que el centro de cultura más frecuentado de Zurich cuenta con su propia compañía de ballet. Se recomienda que reserves tus entradas para una función con dos meses de anticipación si es posible. Se pueden adquirir todo tipo de boletos en el edificio anexo.
Crowning the picture-perfect Weinegg Quarter, this university garden is enlivened by a vivid tapestry of botanical wonders. It is an integral part of the Institute of Systematic Botany. Constructed across its verdant meadows are bubble-style greenhouses, bountiful harbors of plants which lovingly call to mind the clear weather and vibrant landscapes of the Mediterranean and the Tropics. Come spring, the garden comes alive with a burst of mesmerizing blooms while droves of frogs croon into its glimmering pond. From alpine roses and water plants to native European and primitive species, the garden strives to be an embodiment of both research and recreation, creating a gardenscape which is a spectacular feast for the senses.
The Predigerkirche in Zurich is a beautiful protestant church with spectacular architecture. It is was built somewhere in the 13th Century and was run by Dominican monks but was turned into a protestant church after the Zwingli Reformation. Besides the wooden church pews, the side aisle has a library and a seating area with chairs for lunch that is served every Sunday. Almost every evening the church is a venue for Christian concerts.
El Fraumünster es famosa por sus increíblemente coloridos vitrales, diseñados por Marc Chagall. La iglesia fue, sin embargo, construida mucho tiempo antes de que las ventanas fueran creadas y fue un presente de Ludwig des Deutschen (que significa 'Ludwig de los Alemanes') a su hija, quien fue la primera abadesa de la iglesia de las damas. No solo ella gobernó sobre un extenso territorio, ella también tuvo una fábrica privada; sin embargo, sólo el claustro y la iglesia con su coro romántico y nave gótica fueron sometidos a la ira de la Reforma. La torre del lado izquierda del edificio fue levantada en 1732 y presenta una antítesis refrescante a las cercanas torres gemelas del Grossmünster.
If you're looking for entertainment, look no further. Volkshaus Zürich is the venue for an eclectic mix of bands, comedy, theater, and more. Usually, the shows play to a youthful crowd. Whether there are bands that are rocking, DJ's spinning, comedians cracking, or Chippendale's dancing, the beautifully restored venue is worth checking out, nightly.
This innovative theater in the old-town was established in 1965 and often shows experimental plays in which the spectators become part of the action. Some of the plays are performed on a 'pay-what-you-can-afford' basis, catering to culturally interested people who might otherwise not be able to afford a night at the theater. Theater Neumarkt holds around 200 visitors, but all the chairs are mobile and that opens up even more flexibility for creative performances.
This public square is the heart of Schaffhausen's old town. Herrenacker is a great place to simply relax on a bench under the shade of a tree and watch the world pass on by. A prominent feature of the square is a dancing fountain. On warmer days the square resounds with the joyful laughter of children as they dash between the water jets of the fountain. Herrenacker is also popularly known as the venue of the annual Stars in Town festival. Other cultural events like medieval jousting tournaments, festivals, fairs and concerts are often hosted at Herrenacker as well. Several restaurants, bars and entertainment destinations can be found around the square.