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Only in Zurich Duncan J.D Smith

Only in Zurich By Duncan J.D Smith

Only in Zurich by Duncan J.D Smith


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Proving there is more to Zurich than banking, clean streets and punctuality, this explorer's guide shows a very different side to the Swiss city. An illustrated guide to over 80 fascinating and unusual historical sights in Switzerland's largest city.

Only in Zurich Summary

Only in Zurich: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects by Duncan J.D Smith

Proving there is more to Zurich than banking, clean streets and punctuality, this explorer's guide shows a very different side to the Swiss city. An illustrated guide to over 80 fascinating and unusual historical sights in Switzerland's largest city. Roman ruins and medieval walls, curious museums and secret gardens, quirky shops and converted factories. From Roman Turicum and the Old Swiss Confederacy to the Helvetic Republic and the Industrial Revolution. Locations include the home of FIFA, an elephant in the woods, the emperor's paddle steamer, and the original Dark Restaurant. Also Coffee with Lenin, the forgotten Mrs. Einstein, in the footsteps of James Joyce, and a martyr to the Reformation. Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.

Only in Zurich Reviews

This book has helped me to see Zurich through a fresh lens. - Reader Review;The Only In Guides help passionate travellers uncover the hidden treasures of a city, sending them home with indelible memories - Timeless Travels magazine;In a world where places become ever more similar, it is an absolute joy to stumble on the 'Only In' Guides. The author brings to the series the gaze of the enquiring outsider. A refreshing alternative to the prevailing tide of uniformity favoured by too many travel guides - Hidden Europe magazine

About Duncan J.D Smith

Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer - is a travel writer, historian and photographer. In his ground breaking Only In Guides he reveals great cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has travelled across several continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at university. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

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NGR9783950539240
9783950539240
3950539247
Only in Zurich: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects by Duncan J.D Smith
New
Paperback
The Urban Explorer
2023-11-10
232
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