But Zurich is a city that has always had a rebellious spirit
, and perhaps it is this more than anything that has prevented the city usurping Berne as capital. Quite unlike anywhere else in Switzerland, where most towns seem to have hit the pause button sometime in the 17th century, Zurich positively embraces change. Compared to the rest of the nation it is a dynamic place and well deserving of its international reputation as a 21st century city.