Grossmünster, Romanesque Protestant church in Old Town, Switzerland
The Grossmünster features two prominent towers that define the skyline of Zürich, with neo-Gothic tops replacing original wooden steeples after a fire in 1763.
The construction of this religious building began around 1100 on a former Carolingian church site, reaching completion and consecration approximately in 1220.
The church houses modern stained glass windows created by Sigmar Polke and choir windows designed by Augusto Giacometti, enriching its interior artistic elements.
Visitors can access the church Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 18:00, with tower admission costing 5 Swiss francs.
The medieval columns within the church display intricate grotesque carvings on their capitals, alongside a Romanesque crypt dating from the 11th century.
Location: Zurich
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 1 (Altstadt East)
Address: Zwingliplatz 7, 8001 Zürich 8001 Zürich
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 12:00-18:00
Phone: +41442506651
Website: https://grossmuenster.ch/de
GPS coordinates: 47.37000,8.54417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:21
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