In 1949 the citizens of Zurich decided that the Villa Wesendonck should be turned into a museum for the collection of Baron Eduard von der Heydt which was to be donated to the city. In 1952 the new museum, the Museum Rietberg of the City of Zurich, opened its doors.



Official Website, Historical Background

Tags: zurich, rieterpark, museum, switzerland, sightseeing

This park is wonderful today, but was once the worst place in Zurich. Formarly known as "Needlepark":



Tags: platzpitz, zurich, switzerland, sightseeing