The covered gallery with artisan shops overlooks the Limmat River in Zurich

The image shows the covered gallery running along the Limmat River, a characteristic architectural element of Zurich's historic center. The arcaded passage with its columns and beamed ceiling offers shelter to passersby and houses artisan workshops and shops. On the right, the sign of a sculpture shop can be seen, testimony to the artistic tradition that still survives in this area. Through the openings, the river with its dark waters and buildings on the opposite bank can be seen. This type of functional architecture, combining commerce and protected pedestrian pathway, is typical of Swiss cities that developed along waterways.

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