Schweizerisches Landesmuseum

Introduction

The Swiss National Museum sits by Zurich's main station, Switzerland's largest and most important cultural-history museum. The building itself is striking—a fairytale-castle-like main hall from 1898, cleverly linked to a modern exposed-concrete extension, old meeting new. Inside, it systematically shows Swiss history and culture from prehistory to the present: medieval religious art and armor, fine watchmaking, traditional costume and folklore, Swiss political and economic development—rich and clear. Through these exhibits, visitors vividly understand the roots, culture and identity of this diverse country. The castle-like building and substantial collection make it Zurich's best window into Switzerland.

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