Fribourg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Fribourg, Switzerland, built in the Gothic style, on a rocky outcrop 50 metres above the river Sarine ...
St-Nicolas Cathedral
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Catholic cathedral in Fribourg, Switzerland
Fribourg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Fribourg, Switzerland, built in the Gothic style, on a rocky outcrop 50 metres above the river Sarine, dominating the medieval town below. It is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg.
Address: Rue du Pont-Suspendu, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Sat
Phone: +41 26 347 10 40
It is possible to climb the 365 steps to the top of the 74 m high tower and discover the entire town. St Nicholas Cathedral Fribourg has a rich architectural ...
Highlight of Fribourg, the Gothic Cathedral was begun in 1283 over an earlier church from before the 1157 founding of the city.
A charming town nestled in between the meanders of its river, the Sarine, Fribourg is considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval settlements in Europe.
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A Gothic architectural gem, this impressive cathedral was built between 1283 and 1490. You can climb the 368 steps to the top of the tower and enjoy views of ...
Climb the 365 steps and you will enjoy a great reward: a breathtaking view of the city and the Fribourg Préalpes. Free with the Fribourg City Card.
At Fribourg (Switz.) cathedral (spire, 1270–88), a low, square tower with corner pinnacles carries a gabled, octagonal lantern that supports the spire of 385 ...
Tympanum of the St Nicolas cathedral in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland showing the scene. © DRG Photography/Shutterstock. Cathédrale St Nicolas de Fribourg.
The Cathedral of St Nicholas represents three diferent periods of western art and architecture. The edifice of the building is from the Gothic period - as is ...