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Designed by world famous Spanish designer – Santiago Calatrava, the Zurich Central Library is the library of Zurich canton, Zurich city and the University of Zurich which is the largest university in Switzerland. Switzerland has four official languages German, French, Italian and Romansh and the library offers numerous digital documents (e-journals and e-books) and databases that can be accessed through the networks of the university. Its substantial collection caters for the needs of the general public and of teaching and research in all faculties.

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Overlooking Lake Zurich and the Swiss Alps and surrounded by its very own private park, the Baur au Lac is one of the city’ prestigious landmark with more than 160 years of hosting royalty and international travelers. This 5-star hotel is located in the heart of Zurich and a short walk from most cultural and historical attractions.

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Located in the heart of the business and shopping areas of Zurich, the Widder Hotel is a 5-star Luxury Boutique Hotel and is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World. The luxurious interior design offers the perfect setting for your luxurious stay, private party or exclusive business event.  The Widder Hotel is located only 20 minutes by car from the Zurich Airport.

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For almost a century, the luxury Hotel Eden au Lac in Zurich has been welcoming an international and discerning clientele to Switzerland’s largest city. Built in 1909, the hotel is one of country’ most charming small hotels set on the lakeside with a highly professional but personalized service. The hotel is located only a few steps from the internationally-acclaimed Zurich Opera House, is close to the city center and an ideal departure point from which to discover the delights of Zurich.

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Located on both sides of the Rhine, Basel is an interesting arty city  offers its visitors diverse cultures, modern arts, an interesting history and a magnificent architecture. It’s known for its spectacular carnival ranks with those of Venice and Rio de Janeiro and which has grown to be one of the biggest in the whole of Switzerland. Basel is the third  largest Swiss city and one of the country’ major tourist destination. Its medieval past is endowed with some of the greatest minds of European history, including Erasmus, Friedrich Nietzsche and Hermann Hesse.

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Hotel UTO KULM is the most luxurious mountain hut in Zurich, Switzerland, with its 55 rooms, breathtaking views of the city, lake and alpine chain, all await you. Surprise your partner with a romantic atmosphere and enjoy an unforgettable time together. If somehow, by chance you are there, the legendary UTO KULM events such as the Mountain Cinema, the Dinner Thriller (murder mystery dinner) or Sunday brunch meet with an enthusiastic reception from many excursionists and have become an integral part of all the entertainment that Zurich has to offer.

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Many people have heard about Dada art movement but few realise that it originated in the Niederdorf in Zurich in 1916, in partnership with Cabaret Voltaire. The house was preserved and reopened in 2002 to the public as a musem. However last summer its cafe was turned into a bar and Duda was born. The name of the cafe is a play on words coming from Dada and the German for ‘you there’. It’s a pity because few people know about the bar, as you have to walk through the museum shop – great for unusual gifts – to get to it, and because Duda is not allowed to advertise itself on the historical facade.

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Center Bar is located in the middle of Zurich airport, Switzerland. Designed by the local architecture firm – Detail Design, this is a modern lounge bar where you can sit and relax and shorten the waiting time for your airplane. Center Bar was named best bar in the world at the first Airport Food and Beverage Awards, hosted in Manchester last year.

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Located in Zurich, this original wine shop was designed by Swiss firm OOS. Designed special for Albert Reichmuth – a famous wine company – it is one of the most eccentric stores in Switzerland.

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The National Museum in Krakow was originally founded as a municipal institution so as to shun control by the occupant’s government in Vienna. At the moment it employs 644 people, including 257 in curatorial areas and a relatively big internal security forces of 112 armed officers who provide safeguarding services in all the buildings. The museum promotes world and Polish art, as well asvscientific, historical and artistic merit, which were produced out of beliefs of those who shared a sense of belonging to or respect for Polish culture, regardless of their place of residence, nationality or religion.

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