Overlooking the River Zugersee, St. Andreas Castle is an ancient existing since 400 CE. The site has been used during the Roman Era for ceremonies and for Christian services in the 8th Century. The castle is under the private ownership and is open to public twice a year. The castle has also been marked as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
When Oskar Reinhart thought of a place to house his priced artwork collection, he founded the Am Römerholz. Almost 200 works of art, including paintings and sculptures, are on show here. Visitors can explore the museum and admire amazing art that is full of complex 2D artworks, full of technique, and skill. Here, highlights are paintings of French Impressionism and renowned artists - Vincent van Gogh, Courbet, Daumier, Renoir, Manet, and Cézanne. After appreciating art, visitors can tour the beautiful garden and relax at the cafe on the premises.
The Wyden castle is one of the oldest surviving historic structures in Ossingen (Zurich canton). It is a registered site of national significance. The castle today is a private residence.
Zurich's vibrant and diverse history comes alive Augustinergasse, a historic street which winds through the charming Old Town. Touted as one of Zurich's most colorful streets, Augustinergasse is where lovingly carved, wooden windows embellish picture-perfect buildings gleaming in corals, emeralds and pastels. In the Middle Ages, it was home to a number of local artists, though the street was largely occupied by wealthy factory owners by the 17th Century. Notable landmarks along Augustinergasse include Augustinerkirche, one of the most significant churches in medieval Zurich, and Munzplatz, which served not only as a church but also as a workshop and mint coinage. Perhaps the most striking attribute of these edifices is the strategically crafted oriel windows, which go beyond just being a pretty ornamentation. Through these bay windows, residents could view forthcoming guests, hence buying themselves time to decline them with grace, if they so wished. These buildings which date to as far back as the 14th Century, are presently storefronts brimming with cultural relics, books, souvenirs, clothing and the likes.
Haus zum Rechberg is considered to be an impressive building in Hirschengraben, Zurich. The eye-catching palatial construction was undertaken by David Morf in 1759 for the sovereign. After several splendid renovations, The Rechberg house is opened to the public and visitors marvel at the fabulous architecture and the beautiful Baroque styled gardens.
Located close to the Limmat river, the Zivilschutz Museum is perfect for those who wish to know more about the local history. Housed in a 1941 bunker, that was designed to protect civilians from the worst of World War II attacks that included air raids and bombs, the museum showcases to visitors, the life and access to amenities inside a warzone bunker. Rationing papers, gas masks, dimming lamps, food boxes and technological installations are just some of the exhibits you can browse through here. Guided public tours take place often and audiovisual imagery and videos are played here on a constant basis. If you want to know more about the life in a warzone bunker, then the Zivilschutz Museum is where you need to be headed.