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30 Reasons to Visit Stunning Switzerland

Winter Afternoon in Matterhorn 11) Cable Cars Gliding Over the Alps in Grindelwald 12) Spiez Castle, Located in Lake Thun 13) The Magnificent Views from Atop Lauterbrunnen Valley 14) The Navy Blue Skies of Bernese Oberland 15) The Clear Blue Waters of the Rhein Falls 16) Dusk Appearing Over the City of Zurich

5 Most Unusual Christmas Markets Around Europe

Christkindlimarkt Zurigo in Zurich, Switzerland Located inside Central train Station in Zurich, this is one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe. There's a 50 ft (15 meters) tall tree decorated with 7,000 Swarovski crystals.

There is a Mystery Behind These Beautiful Vintage Photos

Related: Woman Finds Incredible 1930s Time Capsule From Her Father It seems the couple spent time in Zurich, Lake Como, and Bellagio—a town in northern Italy.

11 New Tourist Attractions We're All Waiting for in 2016!

FIFA Football Museum, Zurich, Switzerland Image source 2016 will also see the opening of the much-awaited FIFA World Football Museum, in Zurich, Switzerland.

These Photos Are Just Gorgeous, and Won Prizes...

Jian Wang, Beijing, China source 3rd Place (Travel): Shiyang Han, Beijing, China source 1st Place (People): Xia Zhenaki, Guangdong, China source 1st Place (Nature): Junfeng Wang, Shanghai, China source 1st Place (Trees): Victor Kintanar, Cebu City, Philippines source 1st Place (Flowers): Lone Bjorn, Zurich

The Astonishingly Beautiful World of Seahorses and Dragons!

Stunning photos of a gray and a yellow seahorse at Zurich Zoo. A leafy seadragon making friends with a weedy one. The leafy seadragon uses fins along the side of its head to allow it to steer and turn. However, its outer skin is fairly rigid, limiting mobility.

These 11 Destinations Promise the Highest Quality Of Life

Zurich, Switzerland (tie) Overall rating: 96.3 Stability: 95 Healthcare: 100 Culture & Environment: 96.3 Education: 91.7 Infrastructure: 96.4 Switzerland’s largest city consistently claims the top spot in quality-of-life rankings.

Happy, Rich & Healthy: The Best Places in the World to Live

Zurich, Switzerland 1. Norway: Coming in at number one, for the seventh time in a row, Norway is the best country to live in - ranking in the top 10 in every subindex.

15 Common Geography Facts That Are Actually Wrong!

Geneva is the Capital of Switzerland Geneva and Zurich might have reputations as world cultural centers, but the capital city is actually Bern, the country’s fifth largest city. Every international visitor to Bern is given a Toblerone chocolate bar as a welcome gift. 13.

My All-Time Favorite Broken-English Signs

In a Zurich hotel: Because of the impropriety of entertaining guests of the opposite sex in the bedroom, it is suggested that the lobby be used for this purpose. In an advertisement by a Hong Kong dentist: Teeth extracted by the latest Methodists.

10 Swiss Castles That Look Utterly Magical

Rapperswil Castle source Although this Swiss castle is surrounded by Lake Zurich, it is now maintained as the Polish National Museum, thanks to a curious recent history that saw the once dilapidated castle restored by a Polish émigré. Inside you can get a close look at the old medieval dungeons. 5.

2013 Was a Year of Surprising Moments!

An alligator traverses the course at the PGA Tour Zurich Classic in Lou At the Malabon Zoo in the Philippines, a python plays with an orangutan.

The Unchallenged Beauty of 14 Waterfalls Worldwide

It's very close to a major city (Zurich), you can admire it from different viewing points and it's surrounded by beautiful ancient castles. Oh, it's also the largest waterfall in Switzerland, so on your trip to the country, it's a must-visit destination. 11.