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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Located by the old town square and bridge this beautiful church well worth a visit. Small CHF 5 entrance fee (bit unusual for a church but not expensive). Unfortunately my phone battery ran out for...
Located by the old town square and bridge this beautiful church well worth a visit. Small CHF 5 entrance fee (bit unusual for a church but not expensive). Unfortunately my phone battery ran out for... more »
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A small fee to see gorgeous Chagall & Giacometti windows. Very beautiful interior. Easy to visit and worth the time.
A small fee to see gorgeous Chagall & Giacometti windows. Very beautiful interior. Easy to visit and worth the time. more »
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Beautiful church but 5 frank for visit is too much in my opinion. The tour includes visiting a crypt but it's highly renovated so if you're looking for something kept in historical tone you won't get it here. Anyway, it was nice visit
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A magnificent church, well managed including entry, crypt and shop. The brochure is excellent and an essential guide. The stained glass by Chagall and Giacometti is wonderful. I would suggest organ music at regular intervals to complete the experience.
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