Helvetiaplatz (Zurich)

The Helvetia in Zurich is located in District 4 and is directly adjacent to the Long Street and the Kanzleiareal.

General

The place got its name since the end of the 19th century. It is framed by the People's House, the District building in the District Court and the Luther meadow, where there was in the Middle Ages the place of execution with. Nearby is the Kanzleiareal with the schoolhouse, an alternative cinema and the cultural office. Every Tuesday and Friday 6-11 clock there is a food market on the Helvetia area.

There is of the sculpture " Monument to the work" of Karl Geiser. It makes the place marked as a place, which was by the 20th century the center from May 1st celebrations and demonstrations of the workers' movement.

Events

On the Helvetia Square and around him events are conducted has always been public. Early as 1872 got here the hard hut with 5300 seats of the Federal Schützenfest. The place is known today primarily through the demonstrations on May 1. The square is also used for other occasions.

• Every Tuesday and Friday 6-11 clock can be found on the Helvetia place a fresh food market.
• In Kanzleiareal held every Saturday a flea market on which use goods can be found.
• The long street festival is an important part of the image and enhancement of long campaign road Plus. It has been held annually since 1996.
• The Caliente is the largest Latin festival in Europe, and moved in 2006 to an estimated 130,000 visitors.
• He spent the summer months of July / August the Kino Xenix in Kanzleiareal an open air place.
• At Helvetia Square, firm and Kasernenareal various 1 -May- events are held.