Page 46 of Cities 2007 by Schweiz Tourismus

zug the small international metropolis on the lake is both cosmopolitan and strikingly manageable those in the know come to visit zug s surprisingly rich collection of architectural treats zug is still something of an insider secret but with its charming old town right beside the lake its friendly inhabitants and the vicinity of the surrounding nature it is well worth visiting it has surprises in store too not least a rich culture and some exciting modern architecture highlights old town among zug s characteristic towers is its emblematic zytturm clock tower climb it for an impressive view of the city and its surroundings culture the casino and burgbachkeller theatres stage per art architecture design the highlight zug is home to some thrilling modern art and right at its heart is the station with light installations by james turrell at night the building s sophisticated play of light turns it into a living work of art a special gem on a very human scale are the much-loved bathing huts in the lido by tadashi kawamata formances by national and international companies kunsthaus zug the fine arts museum has a particularly important collection of works from the viennese modern age burg zug the castle is now home to the city s museum lake zug and old town get this feeling zug tourismus ch-6304 zug tel +41 041 723 68 00 tourism@zug.ch www.zug-tourismus.ch «on the road» with europcar discover switzerland in a rented car find a large choice of cars and our special offer on www.myswitzerland.com zug railway station zytturm

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