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Bahnhofstrasse

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Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
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+41 44 242 27 60

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Runs north-south west of Limmat River, Zurich, Switzerland

Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. In 2011, a study named the Bahnhofstrasse the most expensive street for retail property in Europe, and the third most expensive worldwide. In 2016 ranked ninth. It came into existence when the city fortifications were demolished in 1864 and the ditch in front of the walls was filled in. Until that time, the name of the location had been Fröschengraben , which then was changed to Bahnhofstrasse . Bahnhofstrasse starts at Bahnhofplatz in front of the Zürich Hauptbahnhof , passing Rennweg, Augustinergasse and Paradeplatz before it ends after 1.4 km at Bürkliplatz on Lake Zürich , . The street is largely pedestrianised, but is also an important link in the Zürich tram network. North of Paradeplatz the street carries routes 6, 7, 11 and 13, whilst to the south it carries 2, 8, 9 and 11. Stops are served at Hauptbahnhof, Rennweg, Paradeplatz, Börsenstrasse and Bürkliplatz. Some of the many shops include: Ambassadour House Apple Store Blancpain Breguet Burberry Bvlgari Cartier Chanel Dior Ermenegildo Zegna Franz Carl Weber Giorgio Armani Globus Gucci Hackett London Hermès H&M Jelmoli Louis Vuitton Manor Mont Blanc Prada Salvatore Ferragamo Tiffany and Co. Tissot Tommy Hilfiger Trois Pommes Vacheron ConstantinParadeplatz, one of the most famous squares in Switzerland, is situated towards the end of the Bahnhofstrasse closest to Lake Zürich. The two biggest Swiss banks, UBS and the Credit Suisse Group, have their headquarters there. Paradeplatz is also known for its chocolate shop and cafe, Confiserie Sprüngli.
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