Preachers monastery, Dominican monastery in Kreis 1, Switzerland
The Preachers Monastery features a Gothic bell tower reaching 96 meters high and incorporates both Romanesque and Baroque architectural elements throughout its structure.
Founded in 1234 by Dominican friars outside medieval Zürich walls, the monastery operated until December 1524 when the Protestant Reformation led to its dissolution.
The monastery complex includes one of the four main churches of Zürich old town, standing alongside Fraumünster, Grossmünster, and St. Peter churches.
The former choir building now functions as part of the Zentralbibliothek Zürich, housing an extensive collection in its music department.
The church bell from 1451 remains in its original location, making it the oldest continuously positioned bell in the entire city of Zürich.
Location: Kreis 1
Location: Zurich
Location: Canton of Zürich
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Predigerplatz 1
GPS coordinates: 47.37385,8.54541
Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:03
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