Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
Sarine District
Fribourg - Freiburg
St. Nicholas Cathedral (Fribourg)
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
Sarine District
Fribourg - Freiburg
St. Nicholas Cathedral (Fribourg)
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Recommended by 23 out of 24 mountain bikers
Location: Fribourg - Freiburg, Sarine District, Fribourg, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland
The Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Fribourg: A Gothic masterpiece
The Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Fribourg in Üechtland is an impressive Gothic building and one of the city's landmarks.
Built between 1283 and 1490, it is considered one of the most important Gothic buildings in Switzerland.
Its architecture impresses with its harmonious proportions, its filigree vaults and its richly decorated facades.
Particularly worth seeing are:
The main portal: It is decorated with a bas-relief of the Last Judgement.
The church windows: They were created by the Polish painter Jozef Mehoffer between 1896 and 1936 and are among the most important works of Art Nouveau stained glass.
The bell tower: With a height of 74 meters, it offers a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding area.
May 22, 2024
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