Lindenhofplatz in Zürich, Switzerland

Lindenhof is an old neighborhood in Zürich, Switzerland with winding roads to a top of a hill. Steeped in rich history, it was once where Charlemagne’s grandson decided to build a palace. There, a quiet park called Lindenhofplatz boasts beautiful views of the Old Town, Grossmünster Church, City Hall, the Limmat river, the university and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Visitors play a quiet game of chess and tourists line up for shots of the Limmat River. With plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby, this gem is worth a visit.