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Karte Quartier Unterstrass
The quarter of Unterstrass in Zürich

Unterstrass is a lively quarter located in District 6 of Zürich, a big city in Switzerland. It's a great place with lots of interesting spots to explore!

A Look Back: Unterstrass's History

Long ago, Unterstrass was its own separate town. But in 1893, it officially became part of Zürich. This was a big change that helped Zürich grow even larger.

Unterstrass Today: Facts and Figures

Today, Unterstrass is home to many people. About 19,921 residents live here. The area of the quarter is around 2.46 km2 (0.95 sq mi). That's like a medium-sized neighborhood with plenty of space for everyone.

Explore Unterstrass: Cool Places to Visit

Unterstrass has some really cool places, especially for learning and entertainment.

University Campus and Museums

In 1962, the science experts from the University of Zürich decided to build a new campus here. This campus is called Irchelpark. Construction started in 1973, and the first buildings opened in 1979. More buildings were added between 1978 and 1983.

The Irchelpark campus isn't just for students! It also has the Anthropologisches Museum, which is an interesting museum about people and their history. You can also find the cantonal Staatsarchiv Zürich here. This is like a giant library that keeps important old documents and records for the canton (state) of Zürich.

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Aerial view of Unterstrass by Walter Mittelholzer in 1933

Theater Rigiblick: From Restaurant to Stage

Another special place in Unterstrass is Theater Rigiblick. This building has a cool history! It was first built in 1901 as a restaurant called Rigiblick. Later, in 1984, its main dining hall was transformed and reopened as a theater. Now, people can enjoy plays and performances there.

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