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Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city and is among the world’s leading financial centres. Located in central Switzerland at the tip of Lake Zurich, the city is renowned for it’s beauty and it’s quality of life and also has the prestigious title of the wealthiest city in Europe.

Zurich is home to a number of international financial institutions and banking giants such as Credit Suisse, Swiss Re and UBS. The low tax rates and high living standards have also succeeded in attracting a number of multinational corporations to the city such as Google, Microsoft, general Motors Europe and IBM. Zurich is also the world’s largest trading centre of gold.

Four-fifths of the workforce of Zurich is employed in the service industry and the service is exceptional; accommodation, business and recreation facilities are second to none.

Zurich is not all about banking and business however. A long history has resulted in a rich cultural heritage. The city hosts a number of famous events throughout the year. For example, the Zurich film festival which takes place over 11 days each year attracting thousands of visitors and established as well as up and coming stars. The Zurich Opera House is one of Europe’s principal opera houses and hosts many prestigious events.

Zurich is located close to the Alps mountain range and stunning views of the mountains are available from locations across the city. The main shopping zone in Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse, is one of Europe’s most beautiful shopping areas offering elegant boutiques and top quality products to suit every taste.

Here are some sites you might find useful when planning your trip to Zurich:

Travel Guide Zurich

Geneva is one of the most important financial centres in the world. It has been ranked as the world’s eighth most important financial centre ahead of such cities as Sydney and Frankfurt.

Geneva’s economy is service oriented and specializes in private banking (it is estimated that Geneva manages assets of 1 trillion dollars). Geneva is also the host city of a number of international companies such as Electronic Arts, Sun Microsystems and Mediterranean Shipping Company. Switzerland is established as the watchmaking capital of the world and Geneva is the home of the creme de la creme of the watchmaking world with such famous names as Rolex, Omega and Baume et Mericier calling the city home.

Due to Switzerland’s neutral stance and the city’s developed infrastructure, Geneva has also proved attractive to international organisations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and the World Health Organisation.

However, there is much more to Geneva than multinational companies; the city houses over 40 museums along with numerous art galleries. The Art and History Museum and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum are particularly noteworthy.

There is so much to see and do in this breathtaking city. If your a summer visitor why not head down to the Bol d’Or Mirabaud, Europe’s largest sailing race or check out the Geneva Festival with it’s many concerts, fair rides and beautiful firework display.

Here are some websites you might find helpful when planning your business trip or holiday to Geneva:

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