Zurich (Jan 5-7, 2023):
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Zurich's history in a few lines:
Origins:
Zurich originated as a Celtic settlement that was later Romanized under the name Turicum. Its location on the shores of Lake Zurich and the Limmat River made it a strategic point for trade and control of Alpine routes.
Middle Ages:
During the Middle Ages, Zurich developed into a major trading city and attained the status of a free imperial city. In the 16th century, it became a key center of the Protestant Reformation under Ulrich Zwingli, which profoundly shaped its religious and political identity.
19th Century:
In the 19th century, Zurich transformed into an industrial and financial hub, driven by railway construction and banking growth. Its university and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), founded in 1855, solidified the city's position as a European intellectual and scientific center.
Present:
Today, Zurich is the economic capital of Switzerland, renowned for its quality of life, its global financial sector, its architecture that blends tradition and modernity, and its vibrant cultural scene. It is one of Europe's major urban centers and a gateway to the country.
Zurich is a gray city, with prices beyond our Spanish budgets. We had to go, but it wasn't to our liking. Luckily, we had the hotel's bikes, which were a lifesaver 😅; they were included in the room rate. It was also a good thing we brought our own food because getting a hot meal there was practically impossible.
Hotel: Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
We took the flights through Trip.com with Air Europa.
Zurich-Madrid flight: €58/person.
Hotel: Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich (2 nights without breakfast): €212.
Information obtained from the web https://www.exteriores.gob.es
Passport/ID: Both are valid.
Visa: It is not required for Spanish citizens.
European Health Insurance Card: It's necessary, it's very easy to order online and they send it to your home. Request.
Vaccines: There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry.
International driving permit: It is requested through the DGT website.
It costs €10.51. The good thing is you can order it online and pick it up without an appointment. It took a couple of days for ours, then you go to pick it up and it's a cardboard card like the ones they had 20 years ago.
Payment card/currency exchange: we always go with Revolut definitely.
Roaming: EYE! NO.It's very important to turn off your mobile data because they'll charge you a fortune. We didn't even cross the border, and since it connected to their network, the "gift" was €50 for less than a minute of use on Lowi.
GPS: Maps.me Download the maps of Switzerland in Spain and they work great offline, whether you're on foot, by car, or on public transport.
Where to eat: If you want to eat at a restaurant, there's also the app. TheFork which has many discounts. If you book with the code 7C1B79A3 When you are finishing the booking, you will get 1000 Yums = €10 discount at your next meal. In addition to other special offers they often have, or simply to accumulate points and use them for discounts on your next payments.
It operates in several countries, including Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, and Australia.
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