An ancient arcade with orange walls overlooks the Limmat River in central Zurich

This unique perspective shows one of the characteristic arcades overlooking the Limmat River in Zurich's historic center. The covered passage with its orange walls and windows with iron bars creates an evocative frame through which the old town on the opposite bank can be seen. The cobblestone floor and support columns testify to the antiquity of this structure, once used for trade along the river. Through the arched openings, the Fraumunster with its green spire can be glimpsed. These arcades represent a distinctive architectural element of Zurich, where the relationship between city and river has always been fundamental.

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