Bahnhofstrasse's Hidden History

Bahnhofstrasse's Hidden History. The construction of Bahnhofstrasse required the demolition of the medieval city walls and the filling of the Fröschengraben, a…

Location: Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

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The construction of Bahnhofstrasse required the demolition of the medieval city walls and the filling of the Fröschengraben, a former moat. The project was initially met with resistance, but eventually, the city council decided to create a grand boulevard inspired by the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Source: Bahnhofstrasse (Zürich)

Bahnhofstrasse's Hidden History — Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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