Zurich, the capital and the largest city of Switzerland. Zurich lies at the center of the canton of Zurich on Switzerland’s central plain, with the elevation rising towards the south and the Alps. Zurich dates its origins from the Roman times and in the 16th century, under the leadership of Huldrych Zwingli and his motto “pray and work”, this city was very diligent and quickly grown into a commercial and financial center in Switzerland. Today Zurich is a city of bankers in a country of banks. The citizens enjoy a high standard of living, and this is played out in the many fashionable and enjoyable bars, cafes and restaurants that fill the place.