This article is part of a guide to Zürich from FT Globetrotter. Rising magnificently from the Limmat river, the five-star Storchen hotel has occupied arguably the best spot in the city since 1357.

Zurich, Switzerland's cultural hub, is also a wonderful blend of tradition and contemporary appeal, making it a great pick for people planning their next trip abroad.

Take in a 360° view of Zurich from one of the twin towers of the Grossmünster church. style="color:#2262CC">More about Zurich</span style></a> ...

Steeped in the old-world charm and architectural beauty, the largest city of Switzerland—Zurich— has immaculately restored and maintained historical structures. Founded by Romans in 15 BC, the ...

Archaeologists working on an excavation near Zurich’s Fraumünster church have found a 600-year-old metal insignia depicting the emperor Charlemagne at the graves of the city’s patron saints.

Michael Portillo celebrates the majesty of the Swiss city and embraces the way the country works so hard for its visitors The Reformation was begun in Zurich by a pastor called Huldrych Zwingli ...

German artist Sigmar Polke won a competition in 2006 to design 12 windows for the nave. They were revealed to the public in 2009. Seven are made of slivers of agate, and five feature Old Testament ...