Switzerland, the land of banks
Overzicht
Inleiding
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading financial centres – but how did its close association with banking evolve?
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading financial centres – but how did its close association with banking evolve? The exhibition shows how deeply banking is entrenched in Switzerland’s DNA and traces the development of the banking system by displaying an impressive range of items. Long before banks existed as we know them today, money, credit and trust were integral to people’s daily business. Jewish moneylenders, Lombardy merchants and, later, urban exchange offices laid the foundation for the modern financial centre. In the 19th century, savings banks and cantonal banks cultivated the image of a bank as a reliable institution available to everyone. Large banks emerged in Zurich, Basel and Geneva, which enabled the country’s industrial development – in the 20th century, the adoption of the famous banking secrecy laws saw Switzerland rise to world prominence as a financial hub. However, confidence in Swiss banking is not unshakeable. Crises have been a recurring feature in the sector, with banks going into administration, international criticism of banking secrecy and spectacular acquisitions. The exhibition goes beyond merely retracing historical developments; it also invites visitors to engage with the land of banks as it is today. Interactive media stations, surveys and fun options for children ensure the exhibition has something for visitors of all ages.
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Landesmuseum Zürich
Museumstrasse 2 8001 Zürich +41 44 218 65 11 info@nationalmuseum.ch +41 44 218 65 09 |
| Event Homepage | http://www.nationalmuseum.ch |
| Openingstijden |
18.10.2026: 10:00–17:00
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Deze informatie wordt up-to-date gehouden door de regionale/plaatselijke bureaus voor toerisme. Zwitserland Toerisme is niet verantwoordelijk voor de inhoud ervan.
Info evenementen
- zaterdag 17 oktober 2026
- zondag 18 oktober 2026
- dinsdag 20 oktober 2026
- woensdag 21 oktober 2026
- donderdag 22 oktober 2026
- vrijdag 23 oktober 2026
- zaterdag 24 oktober 2026
- zondag 25 oktober 2026
- dinsdag 27 oktober 2026
- woensdag 28 oktober 2026
- donderdag 29 oktober 2026
- vrijdag 30 oktober 2026
- zaterdag 31 oktober 2026
- zondag 1 november 2026
- dinsdag 3 november 2026
- woensdag 4 november 2026
- donderdag 5 november 2026
- vrijdag 6 november 2026
- zaterdag 7 november 2026
- zondag 8 november 2026
Ontdek de omgeving
Landesmuseum Zürich
Museumstrasse 2
8001
Zürich
Zwitserland
Telefoon
+41 (0)44 218 65 11
Fax +41 (0)44 218 65 09
info@nationalmuseum.ch
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