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400m from downtown
Phone +41 44 250 66 51
Address: Zwinglipl. 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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The Cathedral of Zurich is one of the three main churches in Zurich, Switzerland, and is designed to incorporate a variety of architectural styles such as Romanesque, post-Gothic and neo-Gothic. Its most distinctive feature is the towering twin towers, which makes it also known as the "Cathedral of Zurich Twin Towers". The interior of the church is simple and reflects the style of the 16th century Reformation. The church has stained glass windows created by Swiss modern art master Giacometti, whose artistic masterpieces are painted glass. In addition, the church's underground church and the seat of the Saints are older parts of the existing history, dating back to the late 11th century and early 12th century, and still can see traces of the frescoes on the decoration.
Zurich Cathedral has many highlights, covering many aspects of architecture, art, history, etc. The following is detailed introduction: Architectural characteristics - Twin Towers landmark: The twin towers of Zurich Cathedral are recognized landmarks in Zurich, the tower was built in the 13th century, The neo-Gothic spire was built between 1781 and 1787 by Johann Caspar V ögeli and Johannes Haggen mille, and the towering twin towers are particularly eye-catching from afar, becoming an important part of the city skyline. - Romanesque style: The main body of the church is Romanesque architecture, with heavy walls, semicircular arches and vaults, showing the calm and solemnity of Romanesque architecture, spacious interior space, giving a sense of solemnity. Art Treasures - Stained glass: The choir windows created by Swiss modernist Giacometti are brightly coloured and beautifully patterned. There is also a series of new windows created by Sigmar Polk after winning the competition in 2005, adding a modern art to the church. - Bronze gate: built by Otto Monk, there are two groups. The south gate was completed in 1935-1938, depicting the scene of the Reformation; the north gate was completed in 1950, depicting the scene in the Bible, the characters are lifelike and the craftsmanship is exquisite. - Church organ: The organ, made by Nipomuk Kuhn in 1876, was replaced by the Metzler organ in 1960, with a beautiful sound, a professional organ training venue and a variety of musical events. History and Culture - Meaning of Reformation: In 1520, during his tenure at the Cathedral in Zurich, Ciyunli began the Reformation in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, and in 1523, the local authorities approved the church's severance with the Pope, making the church the birthplace of the Reformation in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. - Historical monuments: The church’s catacombs are the oldest, built from the late 11th to early 12th centuries, and contain old faded murals depicting the patron saint Felix and Ricula. - Related museums: The church has a religious reform museum, showing the historical background, process and impact of the Reformation, and the seminary of the University of Zurich, which is an important place for studying religion and theology. Viewing experience - Karta Tower: The tower is close to the Limat River, and visitors can climb 187 steps to the top of the tower, and experience narrow and winding stairs and wooden platforms along the way. The Limat River and the Alps in the distance have a panoramic view.
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