View of the Limmat River from Quaibrücke, Zurich, 1910

This 1910 image captures the Limmat River in Zurich, featuring a tranquil, overcast atmosphere. Prominent are the towers of the Grossmünster and St. Peter's Church, framed by a mix of architectural styles along the riverbank. Small boats and piers dot the calm water, suggesting an autumn or early spring setting with trees lightly shedding their leaves.

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FORTEPAN / Schoch Frigyes
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This 1910 image captures the Limmat River in Zurich, featuring a tranquil, overcast atmosphere. Prominent are the towers of the Grossmünster and St. Peter's Church, framed by a mix of architectural styles along the riverbank. Small boats and piers dot the calm water, suggesting an autumn or early spring setting with trees lightly shedding their leaves.
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View of the Limmat River from Quaibrücke, Zurich, 1910
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Limmat folyó a Quaibrücke-ről nézve, balra a Szent Péter templom tornya, jobbra a Grossmünster (Nagykatedrális).
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This 1910 image captures the Limmat River in Zurich, featuring a tranquil, overcast atmosphere. Prominent are the towers of the Grossmünster and St. Peter's Church, framed by a mix of architectural styles along the riverbank. Small boats and piers dot the calm water, suggesting an autumn or early spring setting with trees lightly shedding their leaves.
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1910
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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Schoch Frigyes
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View of the Limmat River from Quaibrücke, Zurich, 1910
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This 1910 image captures the Limmat River in Zurich, featuring a tranquil, overcast atmosphere. Prominent are the towers of the Grossmünster and St. Peter's Church, framed by a mix of architectural styles along the riverbank. Small boats and piers dot the calm water, suggesting an autumn or early spring setting with trees lightly shedding their leaves.
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autumn
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Switzerland
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boats
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historic buildings
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rivers
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architecture
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cityscape
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landscape
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scenic view
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St. Peter's Church
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Grossmünster
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Zurich
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Limmat River
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The image depicts a scenic view of a riverside city, likely in black-and-white, emphasizing a serene and somewhat overcast atmosphere. The scene is divided into two parts, suggesting a panoramic view. In the foreground, the water appears calm, with gentle ripples reflecting the cloudy sky. Several small boats are visible, anchored along a river bank lined with wooden docking structures or piers. The background features a row of buildings along the water's edge. Notably, two prominent towers rise above the cityscape, characterized by their distinct shapes—one with a pair of rounded towers topped with spires, and another with a single tall, pointed spire. The architecture includes a mix of styles, with some structures appearing more modern while others reflect historical designs, evident in details like windows and roofs. Trees are scattered among the buildings, some losing leaves, suggesting it may be autumn or early spring. In terms of signage, one building features a sign that is partially obscured, reading something akin to "RESTAURANT," indicating the presence of dining establishments. The overall color palette is muted, with various shades of grey and white dominating the scene, underscoring the somber but peaceful atmosphere. The time of day seems to be late afternoon, with diffused light creating soft shadows and a tranquil mood.
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Source caption

Limmat folyó a Quaibrücke-ről nézve, balra a Szent Péter templom tornya, jobbra a Grossmünster (Nagykatedrális).