Il Fraumünster è un complesso architettonico in pietra arenaria situato nel centro storico di Zurigo, che ospita una chiesa e, in passato, anche un monastero di suore benedettine. L'impianto della chiesa nel suo stato attuale è in prevalenza gotico.
In origine era la chiesa di un monastero femminile che si trovava un tempo al di fuori delle mura: fu fondata nell'853 dal re Ludovico il Germanico e gestita dalle sue figlie Ildegarda e Berta che ne furono le prime badesse. Il monastero accoglieva signore della nobiltà della Germania meridionale. Il Fraumünster ha segnato la storia politica e culturale più antica di Zurigo. Ha goduto del favore dei re che gli accordarono numerosi privilegi. I suoi possedimenti, che si estendevano fino in Alsazia, e il rango di principessa della badessa testimoniano dello stretto legame che l'univa al Sacro Romano Impero. Dopo la riforma di Zwingli, nel 1524, il monastero e le proprietà vennero rimessi al Consiglio cittadino da Katharina von Zimmern. Da allora la Fraumünster è una chiesa parrocchiale e un luogo di culto di grande influenza.
Beautiful inside and outside of the structure. Fantastic staff and most colorful stained-glass I have ever seen. Definitely a must see.
Jason Bryantgen 31, 2018
Chagall Windows Another austere Protestant church but worth the visit for it's history (formerly an Abbey and, of course, Catholic). It has five Chagall stained glass windows that are brilliant and also one by Giacometti. The best church to visit in Zurich.
Vitoria Gabrielaott 29, 2017
Nice little attraction with a simple museum in the basement talks a bit about history about Christainism in Europe.
Rhythima Shindegen 24, 2018
Beautiful stained glass and clearly well cared for church. Not as big on the inside as it looks it would be but still an interesting visit. It was CH 5 entry.
Joe Rago 26, 2017
Better visit from ouside, just nice changall windows.
Marilyn Rolón Riveragen 1, 2018
We had a long walk by the lake and we visited this beautiful church with a great architectural design.
Haris Aslanidismar 2, 2018
Great architecture.. Built in. 1732
Muditha Ferdinandoapr 10, 2018
This is a beautiful protestant church in Zurich with famous Chagall windows. It is worth spending 30 - 60 min here and listen to the info on the audio guide. Very quiet place with special atmosphere.
Marcel Schweizerapr 10, 2018
One of the four main churches in the city dating back to 853 AD and a large piece of the history of Zürich. It costs 5 francs to get inside. Once in, there are no pictures allowed, but your entrance fee does come with either an audio tour or a shorter, less informative written booklet tour pointing out several key things to observe. The interior is far less decorative than many other churches across Europe. There is a small crypt that you can depend into to learn more about the history and building of the church, but it’s not much to see. Overall, it’s not much to see. I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit, but also given that Zürich isn’t awash with tourist attractions and historical sites, it’s a good way to spend about 30 minutes to an hour while in the city.
Tony Tandeskigiu 2, 2018
very unusual church ..as does not conform to a typical description of a church. The green steeple can be seen from far. Its a very old church ...was a convent before. Ample parking around the church. The newly wed couples always head to this church for a picture ..maybe an auspicious omen.
Anju Desaimag 19, 2018
Over priced entrance to a church that will not allow photos. It was actually not very interesting and there would have only been a few photos worth capturing. The outside of the church was of more interest.
Jeffrey Scottgiu 16, 2018
Stained glass by Chagall is marvellous. Free for students. Better with an audioguide
Юлия Кривоносоваgiu 17, 2018
Beautiful inside and outside of the structure. Fantastic staff and most colorful stained-glass I have ever seen. Definitely a must see.
Jason Bryantgen 31, 2018
Chagall Windows Another austere Protestant church but worth the visit for it's history (formerly an Abbey and, of course, Catholic). It has five Chagall stained glass windows that are brilliant and also one by Giacometti. The best church to visit in Zurich.
Vitoria Gabrielaott 29, 2017
Nice little attraction with a simple museum in the basement talks a bit about history about Christainism in Europe.
Rhythima Shindegen 24, 2018
Beautiful stained glass and clearly well cared for church. Not as big on the inside as it looks it would be but still an interesting visit. It was CH 5 entry.
Joe Rago 26, 2017
Better visit from ouside, just nice changall windows.
Marilyn Rolón Riveragen 1, 2018
We had a long walk by the lake and we visited this beautiful church with a great architectural design.
Haris Aslanidismar 2, 2018
Great architecture.. Built in. 1732
Muditha Ferdinandoapr 10, 2018
This is a beautiful protestant church in Zurich with famous Chagall windows. It is worth spending 30 - 60 min here and listen to the info on the audio guide. Very quiet place with special atmosphere.
Marcel Schweizerapr 10, 2018
One of the four main churches in the city dating back to 853 AD and a large piece of the history of Zürich. It costs 5 francs to get inside. Once in, there are no pictures allowed, but your entrance fee does come with either an audio tour or a shorter, less informative written booklet tour pointing out several key things to observe. The interior is far less decorative than many other churches across Europe. There is a small crypt that you can depend into to learn more about the history and building of the church, but it’s not much to see. Overall, it’s not much to see. I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit, but also given that Zürich isn’t awash with tourist attractions and historical sites, it’s a good way to spend about 30 minutes to an hour while in the city.
Tony Tandeskigiu 2, 2018
very unusual church ..as does not conform to a typical description of a church. The green steeple can be seen from far. Its a very old church ...was a convent before. Ample parking around the church. The newly wed couples always head to this church for a picture ..maybe an auspicious omen.
Anju Desaimag 19, 2018
Over priced entrance to a church that will not allow photos. It was actually not very interesting and there would have only been a few photos worth capturing. The outside of the church was of more interest.
Jeffrey Scottgiu 16, 2018
Stained glass by Chagall is marvellous. Free for students. Better with an audioguide
Юлия Кривоносоваgiu 17, 2018
Beautiful inside and outside of the structure. Fantastic staff and most colorful stained-glass I have ever seen. Definitely a must see.
Jason Bryantgen 31, 2018
Chagall Windows Another austere Protestant church but worth the visit for it's history (formerly an Abbey and, of course, Catholic). It has five Chagall stained glass windows that are brilliant and also one by Giacometti. The best church to visit in Zurich.
Vitoria Gabrielaott 29, 2017
Nice little attraction with a simple museum in the basement talks a bit about history about Christainism in Europe.
Rhythima Shindegen 24, 2018
Beautiful stained glass and clearly well cared for church. Not as big on the inside as it looks it would be but still an interesting visit. It was CH 5 entry.
Joe Rago 26, 2017
Better visit from ouside, just nice changall windows.
Marilyn Rolón Riveragen 1, 2018
We had a long walk by the lake and we visited this beautiful church with a great architectural design.
Haris Aslanidismar 2, 2018
Great architecture.. Built in. 1732
Muditha Ferdinandoapr 10, 2018
This is a beautiful protestant church in Zurich with famous Chagall windows. It is worth spending 30 - 60 min here and listen to the info on the audio guide. Very quiet place with special atmosphere.
Marcel Schweizerapr 10, 2018
One of the four main churches in the city dating back to 853 AD and a large piece of the history of Zürich. It costs 5 francs to get inside. Once in, there are no pictures allowed, but your entrance fee does come with either an audio tour or a shorter, less informative written booklet tour pointing out several key things to observe. The interior is far less decorative than many other churches across Europe. There is a small crypt that you can depend into to learn more about the history and building of the church, but it’s not much to see. Overall, it’s not much to see. I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit, but also given that Zürich isn’t awash with tourist attractions and historical sites, it’s a good way to spend about 30 minutes to an hour while in the city.
Tony Tandeskigiu 2, 2018
very unusual church ..as does not conform to a typical description of a church. The green steeple can be seen from far. Its a very old church ...was a convent before. Ample parking around the church. The newly wed couples always head to this church for a picture ..maybe an auspicious omen.
Anju Desaimag 19, 2018
Over priced entrance to a church that will not allow photos. It was actually not very interesting and there would have only been a few photos worth capturing. The outside of the church was of more interest.
Jeffrey Scottgiu 16, 2018
Stained glass by Chagall is marvellous. Free for students. Better with an audioguide
Юлия Кривоносоваgiu 17, 2018