Thun Panorama, Circular panoramic painting in Schadau Castle, Switzerland
The Thun Panorama spans 38 meters in width and rises 7.5 meters high, displaying intricate details of the Swiss town and its mountain landscape.
Marquard Wocher created this panoramic masterpiece between 1809 and 1814, making it the first panorama in Switzerland and the oldest existing circular painting worldwide.
The painting documents daily life in early 19th century Thun, featuring the city square, local buildings, Lake Thun, and surrounding peaks including Stockhorn and Niesen.
The panorama opens from March to November, Tuesday through Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with audio guides available in multiple languages.
The artist included a self-portrait within the panorama, depicting himself as a person walking through the main square of Thun in 1814.
Location: Thun
Inception: 1810s
Creator: Marquard Wocher
Height: 7.5 m
Width: 38 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Thun (West)
Address: Seestrasse 45f, 3600 Thun 3600 3600
Website: https://dasthunpanorama.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.74569,7.63593
Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:09
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