St-Nicolas Cathedral

Fribourg, the capital of the canton of Fribourg, at the junction of the German-speaking and French-speaking regions. Since 1157, the Duke of Chailingen has built Fribourg in the valleys along the U-bend of the Sarin River. More than 200 unique Gothic buildings from the 15th century to the present have given this ancient city unparalleled medieval style charm, becoming a beautiful place to live in Europe. Enter the ancient city, solid and spectacular city gates and towers, the majestic and towering St. Nicholas Cathedral, 17 arch bridges across both sides, the rolling bluestone streets, the scattered buildings, the exquisite and elegant fountains and arcades... An oil painting-like beauty, as if through the Middle Ages. Tip: Fribourg and the Swiss capital Bern, 27 kilometers away, are similar in many aspects such as river bays, urban layout, architectural characteristics, and so on, so Chinese tourists do not visit much.

The majesty of St. Nicholas Cathedral can be seen anywhere in Fribourg. The landmark building, 74 meters high, was built from 1283 to 1630, because the towers on the west side have not been built, and the church is dignified and elegant. Steps up 368 to look around and enjoy unforgettable and magnificent views of the upper and lower cities. The cathedral is now the main church of the parishes of Geneva, Lausanne and Fribourg, Switzerland, and is a source of spiritual souls for the local citizens.

A must-see place in Fribourg, you can climb the top of the church tower, look around the whole view of the small town, there will be introductions to the buildings or attractions in all directions on the platform. The small town is not big and there are many stories.

Fribourg, Switzerland The canton of Fribourg is the capital of the canton of Fribourg, connecting Lausanne and Bern, passing by if you take a train from Lausanne in the French-speaking region to Bern in the German-speaking region. Fribourg is a bilingual area, where French and German are spoken at the same time. Highlights: Fribourg is surrounded by the Sarin River on three sides, and the city retains the medieval style. It is also a multi-bridge city with at least 15 bridges across the Sarin River. The city was built by the Chailingen family, and it is very similar to the capital Bern, and the city's construction uses the curved town structure of the Sarin River, fountains, arcades and the same work as Bern. Stone paved paths, Catholic church, 12-14 century old houses, city gates, towers, bridges, etc. are so far preserved, it is a must-see place for lovers of the ancient town, and it seems to be back in time. The alleys of the old town are full of beautiful small shops and restaurants, cafes. Most recommended: Fribourg Cathedral is the main one in the local area, the church was built in 1283, then the exclusive church of St. Nicholas, the church spire is 74 meters high, and has beautiful painted glass windows. Itinerary: There is also the Jean Dingley Gallery, a tram factory that was formerly a tram factory and is well worth seeing for art lovers. Architectural enthusiasts can visit the Otrevo Monastery, built in 1137, once a must-have pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.