St. Ursus Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Solothurn, Switzerland
The white marble cathedral rises 66 meters high with a front facade featuring three monumental staircases and classical architectural elements.
The construction of the current cathedral occurred from 1762 to 1773 under architect Gaetano Matteo Pisoni, replacing earlier religious structures at this location.
The cathedral holds religious ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Basel and contains a treasury with Medieval, Gothic, and Baroque ceremonial objects.
The cathedral tower allows visitors access between April and October, while the main building remains closed during scheduled religious services.
The building incorporates the number eleven throughout its design, including eleven altars, eleven bells, and steps arranged in sets of eleven.
Location: Solothurn
Inception: 1783
Architects: Gaetano Matteo Pisoni
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Height: 66 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Solothurn
Address: Hauptgasse 66, 4500 Solothurn 4500 4500
Website: https://kath-solothurn.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.20845,7.53948
Latest update: May 15, 2025 18:44
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