Switzerland Zurich

Night view of Uraniastrasse street with Urania observatory and historic buildings in Zurich

2014
02/16
NIKON D800, 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 6/1, ISO 400
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A spectacular night view of Uraniastrasse shows this important Zurich thoroughfare illuminated by city lights. In the center of the image stands the Urania Observatory with its characteristic dome, one of the city's landmarks. The historic buildings on either side of the street feature different architectures testifying to urban development between the 19th and 20th centuries. The deserted street at night allows appreciation of the geometry of street lines and sidewalks. Artificial lighting creates an almost cinematic atmosphere, transforming this corner of Zurich into a highly evocative urban setting.

Zurich, Uraniastrasse, night, Urania observatory, architecture, lighting, center, Switzerland