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Great Church (Grossmunster)

Zwingliplatz, Zurich 8001, Switzerland (Old Town)
44 1 252-59-49
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As featured in 3 days in Zurich
Ranked #10 of 71 attractions in Zurich
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Lookouts
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This 12th-century cathedral has both historical and architectural significance: Ulrich Zwingli led an important sect of the Reformation from here in... more » Owner description: This 12th-century cathedral has both historical and architectural significance: Ulrich Zwingli led an important sect of the Reformation from here in the early 1500s, and the cathedral's twin towers serve as perhaps the most recognizable landmarks in modern Zürich. « less
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Zurich, Switzerland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Beautiful place I visit every now and then with my son - especially the view from the towers is pretty impressive.

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Franschhoek, South Africa
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28 reviews 28 reviews
21 attraction reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Beautiful view from here over the city. It is not like the Notre dame but has it's own unique beauty. Beautiful lead glass windows. Zwingli one of the great church reformers was situated here.

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Connecticut
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77 reviews 77 reviews
28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The twin spires can be seen from almost anyplace in Zurich. The climb up the spire - I believe something like 178 stairs - affords the most amazing views of Zurich. Climb isn't easy but well worth the effort. 360 degree views of the city and the surrondings.

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Rehoboth, Massachusetts
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37 reviews 37 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

not being a huge fan of churches, i went up the stairs and enjoyed the stunning view over the whole city. enjoy it!!!

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Wirral, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Free to go in the church but its worth paying 3 Francs for the view and a lovely little climb through an old church tower. You can take some great pictures at the top, worth visiting on a sunny day rather than a cloudy one. And definitely worth having a look at the pictures of what Zurich was like before... More

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Well worth going in here and climbing up one of the two towers in order to get a fantastic view across all of Zurich. I think we paid CHF12 for 2 adults and 2 children and spent some time taking panoramic photos from the top. I can't say much about the church since we didn't linger. There was a group... More

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New York City, New York
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I didn't know much about the reformation church in Switzland, and found having a guide to share the history a great aid in understanding the church. It now hold many modern decorations (stained glass, agate windows, organ) that were not originally there or removed and later replaced.

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Cologne, Germany
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

One of the landmarks of Zürich, can't miss it! Although not overloaded with decoration, it catches the tourist eyes with its beauty.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

This church was a nice walk along the river from our hotel. The weather was sunny and there were ducks in the water. There was a buzzar on the bridge. Very nice walk and a very nice church to see when you visit Zurich.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

No doubt, this is a beautiful church, but for me, it lacked in comparison to some of the churches you might see in Paris or Vienna. Nonetheless, if you pay the small fee to climb the stairs up to the top of one of the church's two bell towers, you will find a spectacular view of Zurich. This is what... More

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