Admire the distinctive stained-glass windows designed by artist Marc Chagall at Fraumünster Church, a major landmark in the city's Old Town. Erected on the remains of a former Benedictine abbey for aristocratic city women, this 13th-century Gothic church features an eye-catching blue spire rising proudly over the city's skyline. In addition to Chagall's windows in the choir stalls and the southern transept, which depict various biblical stories, the church also boasts a 9 m (30 ft) tall stained glass by Swiss painter Augusto Giacometti. Check online for a schedule of live organ performances and guided tour options. Use our Zurich trip planner to visit Fraumünster Church on your trip to Zurich, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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I always deduct one star for Churches that put in place the entrance fee. Places of worship in my opinion should be free for everyone. However, they calculated they could gain extra income due to...
I always deduct one star for Churches that put in place the entrance fee. Places of worship in my opinion should be free for everyone. However, they calculated they could gain extra income due to... more »
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Much too expensive for a church that is so poorly decorated. Think about it, it is not a cathedral, the inner room is pretty empty - as in most protestant churches. Pay only for the Chagall...
Much too expensive for a church that is so poorly decorated. Think about it, it is not a cathedral, the inner room is pretty empty - as in most protestant churches. Pay only for the Chagall... more »
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A serene church with a tranquil aura is what Framunster Church is for me. Even though its famous for its stained glass windows, its the organ that amazed me. A soul soothing song 's been played all the time, when I was in there.
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Nice place, don't get why they charge 5f. There was not much there, also had construction work in the middle of the place. Was not happy
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