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Interested in places that bear a significant connection to spirituality? Look over our list of Religious Sites, some of which also have historical import. Among the offerings are places of worship and sites that commemorate religious events or people.
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Fraumünsterstrasse, Stadthausquai, Zürich, CH 8001
This massive medieval church was built in six phases, beginning in the mid-ninth century and ending in the late 13th century. Noted for its splendid Gothic flourishes and its stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall, it was the former house of worship for Zürich's aristocratic ladies' guild.
Friedhof Fluntern (Fluntern Cemetery)
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Zürichberg District, Zürich, CH
ZÜRICHBERG. This is the burial site of influential Irish writer James Joyce, who lived in Zürich from 1915-19, and then again in 1941, which was the year of his death. Also buried here are Johanna Spiri, author of "Heidi," and Elias Canetti, 1981's winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Tram: 6 to the Zoo
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Grossmünsterplatz, Zürich, CH 8001
This church was originally constructed in 1090 and continued expanding until the 14th century. It was here that influential Protestant reformer Huldrych Zwingli served as pastor. Enjoy a majestic view from the twin three-story towers. Tram: 4
St. Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church)
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: St. Petershofstatt 1, Zürich, CH
Zurich's oldest church, St. Peterskirche is on the left bank south of Lindenhof. The church hails from the 13th century. It features the largest clock face in Europe – 9 meters (28.5 feet) in diameter. The minute hands alone are almost 4 meters (12 feet) long. The interior is marked by Romanesque and baroque trappings.
Category: Religious Sites - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Limmatquai 31, Felix und Regnula Kirche, Zürich, CH 8001
According to legend, the Wasserkirche, which originated in the late-Gothic era, was built on the execution site of Felix and Regula, Zürich's patron saints. The open cloister on the ground floor formerly served as a courtroom and covered market and today serves as an exhibition space for young artists.
