Zürich NEUerschienen 2017
«Zürich NEUerschienen» presents newly acquired Turicensia – topical, recently published books, audiobooks and other media with a connection to the city and canton of Zurich.
For the long winter nights
December 2017. Who works nights in Zurich? What do animals do in the Sihlwald woods when it gets dark? Zurich researchers lift the lid on the nocturnal mysteries of Zurich after sunset. “Zürich bei Nacht” is available in the Turicensia Lounge or as a free download. For more literature about Zurich nights see the Zurich Bibliography.
Zurich’s café scene
November 2017. Zurich boasts a wealth of cafés of every kind, with something for every taste. Take a journey of discovery through a selection of locales around the city where drinking coffee is a refined pleasure. “Stadtcafés mit Flair” is available in the Turicensia Lounge. For more literature about Zurich’s café society see the Zurich Bibliography.
111 reasons to discover Winterthur
October 2017. In which city in the canton of Zurich will you find Monkey Gorge, a White Hart, Dolphin Square and Stork Bridge? This book presents 111 mysterious, quirky and forgotten places around Winterthur and their stories. “111 Orte in Winterthur, die man gesehen haben muss” can be found in the Turicensia Lounge. For more literature about the city of Winterthur see the Zurich Bibliography.
Bathing in Zurich
August 2017. “Baden gehen in Zürich” tells you where to find bathing places in Zurich at any time of year and offers a historical overview of 2,000 years of bathing practices in Zurich. The book is available in the Turicensia Lounge. For more literature about Zurich’s bathing practices see the Zurich Bibliography.
Zurich’s secret gardens
May 2017. Most of you are probably familiar with Zurich’s public city gardens and parks. But some exquisite examples of the landscape gardener’s art can also be found behind closed doors. “Die geheimen Gärten von Zürich” can be found in the Turicensia Lounge. For more literature about Zurich’s parks and gardens see the Zurich Bibliography.
Zurich tips from those in the know
April 2017. “ZÜRICH – WELCOME HOME” is an insider’s guide to the city with tips on culture, shopping, food and drink and nightlife. These and other guides to the city and canton of Zurich can be found in the Turicensia Lounge and in the Zurich Bibliography.
Cycling in Zurich
March 2017. “Velo: Erkundungen zu Zürcher Fahrradkulturen” was the product of eleven student projects from the Popular Cultural Studies programme at the University of Zurich. Accompanied by portraits of prominent Zurich cyclists, it explores the varying cultural dynamics that surround cycling today in Zurich. The book is available in the Turicensia Lounge. For more literature about cycling in Zurich see the Zurich Bibliography.
Zurich and the Reformation
February 2017. “Orte der Reformation: Zürich” looks at the key locations of the Zurich Reformation including the Grossmünster, where Zwingli preached for the first time in 1519; the town hall, scene of the Zurich Disputations; and the Schipfe, where the Baptists were persecuted. It also presents Zurich’s churches today and the tasks they perform. For more literature about the Zurich Reformation see the Zurich Bibliography.