Bridge to St-Nicolas I
The Pont de Zähringen crosses the Sarine River into Fribourg and close to its Cathédrale St-Nicolas.
Fribourg’s Cathédrale St-Nicolas is the focal point of the medieval city’s heart, with a soaring Gothic spire commanding the skies above the old town.
Construction began in the 13th century, but was not completed until 1490. In all that time, it has remained home to the city’s Catholic congregation, despite the majority of Switzerland converting to Protestantism during the Reformation.
The exterior is dominated by the lacy tower, the 368 steps of which can be climbed for views out over the city and to the Alps beyond, while the interior is in the Swiss Gothic style, with numerous statues and reliefs.
There is a 15th century sculpted portrayal of the Last Judgement around the main portal, while inside there are 15th century wooden choir stalls and an organ played by Franz Liszt, as well some art nouveau stained-glass windows.
Bridge to St-Nicolas I
The Pont de Zähringen crosses the Sarine River into Fribourg and close to its Cathédrale St-Nicolas.
Fribourg’s Cathédrale St-Nicolas is the focal point of the medieval city’s heart, with a soaring Gothic spire commanding the skies above the old town.
Construction began in the 13th century, but was not completed until 1490. In all that time, it has remained home to the city’s Catholic congregation, despite the majority of Switzerland converting to Protestantism during the Reformation.
The exterior is dominated by the lacy tower, the 368 steps of which can be climbed for views out over the city and to the Alps beyond, while the interior is in the Swiss Gothic style, with numerous statues and reliefs.
There is a 15th century sculpted portrayal of the Last Judgement around the main portal, while inside there are 15th century wooden choir stalls and an organ played by Franz Liszt, as well some art nouveau stained-glass windows.