Can't miss this church walking along the river. Inside is the usual high high ceilings, reliefs,…read moreand some stellar stained glass. It's about 3 meters to the top- (about $3) tickets available on site - no rez required. Stairs! First level a killer, you & your backpack will have a hard time navigating the tiny twisty stairs. Thankfully, there's a couple rest stops, one even has chairs by the windows, bring a book- or rest- pretending to be looking for something in your bag. There are eight windows on top with stunning views. Minus one star because they closed off the balconies, making it impossible to see past the 4' + decorative concrete barrier, except for snippets through the medallions. All in all, a worthwhile stop, but photographers will have to look for another vantage point.

The Grossmünster is a show stopper! We were walking along the river and I had to find a way to walk…read moreover there! Inside is gorgeous! They offer a tour inside, and walk-ins are welcome. You can walk inside and look (free of charge) at the first level of the church.

Nothing to see. They were having an event and under construction.. pick one already.lol…read more. Recognized as the LARGEST CLOCK FACE IN EUROPE. The building is nice tho..

As is the case with most churches in Zurich, St. Peter is stunning on the outside but incredibly…read moreordinary on the inside. While worship is its primary function rather than beauty, as a tourist you won't get any jaw-dropping photographs inside. It is however interesting that the church has stood since AD 1000. It does hold a special place in my heart as the church attended by my 4th-great-grandmother from her birth in 1791. Your best pictures will be of the exterior clock tower and its brilliant golden Roman numerals, the largest clock face in all of Europe! In fact, the outer structure defines the Zurich skyline!

We had been told by our guide the Fraumünster was free, which was inaccurate - it's $5 for adults…read moreand ended up dropping in before we left Zurich. Is the space pretty? Yes. Is it worth a special trip? No. There are about 4-5 different stained glass windows and while it's very relaxing and unique to a degree, there just isn't much to see and the air quality really isn't great. All in all, if you're in the area, have 10 minutes to spare, and don't mind the fee I'd say go for it, but otherwise (especially if you have allergies) you're not missing much by skipping it.

Another instance of stark, gorgeous architecture; this time made more impressive with the inclusion…read moreof the famous Chagall stained glass windows that serve as the claim to fame here. The area surrounding the munster is also quite lovely and it is conveniently located in the heart of the classic/old town area with lots of other sights to take in. Certainly a must-visit when in Zurich!

Predigerkirche is one of the four main churches in the old town of Zürich besides the Fraumünster,…read moreGrossmünster https://www.yelp.com/biz/grossmünster-zürich-3?hrid=8kvOPOQJfwo-FTh7sS4Erw and Saint Peter. It was first built in 1231 and completed in 1269 as a monastery of the Dominican Order. It has had extensive renovations, the most recent significant one completed in 1967-1968. The pipe organ was installed in 1503 and then broken following the Reformation. In 1879, a new organ was installed and that one was in turn replaced in 1923. The church is open and I was not disturbed while I entered and sat for a few minutes peacefully. A service was getting ready to begin and I was not interested in attending, so I departed. [Review 16472 overall - 22 in Switzerland - 1980 of 2021.]

The purpose of a church is for worship, and a gaudy or overly decorative appearance certainly…read moredoesn't matter to God, nor a complete lack of artwork and style. However, if you're approaching this religious facility as a tourist, this is certainly one of the most ordinary churches you'll ever tour in Europe. The exterior of Predigerkirche adjacent to the Zentralbibliothek is extraordinary. But I wouldn't go out of my way to tour the interior. With plain white walls and a total lack of embellishments, it won't wow visitors like other churches across the continent. But the ceiling is admittedly spectacular. Honestly, the best pictures you'll take here are of the majestic clock tower outside.

A lovely quiet Roman Catholic Church where you can either enjoy the architectural beauty (both…read moreoutside & inside) or just to light a candle and have time to yourself.

This hill is located in the the oldest part of Zurich (near Schipfe). It was once a Celtic…read moresettlement and then it became a Roman fort. The stone wall of the fort is what you see today. There's more history there that is still being uncovered. Some items found around the Lindenhof date back to the 1st century BC. Today, it's a large park with incredible views of Zurich and the Limmat River. We saw groups of people playing boules in the grassy area on a Sunday, as well as people playing chess. There's a fountain in the middle of the square that pays homage to Hedwig's women who wore battle gear to defend the city during the seige of Zurich in 1292. It's worth seeking out as it can be quite peaceful up there even though it's a tourist hot spot. The walk up the somewhat steep pathway and steps to get there from the city center is worth it. I've read that there is an elevator for those with mobility issues, but I didn't see one. There are benches as well as places to sit along the wall. It's shady and breezy up there. A great place to relax and enjoy the view.

This was a part of a self guided walking tour recommended by our hotel; we only had one night in…read moreZurich and wanted to see what we could without overdoing it. We stayed at a hotel on the other side of the river and walked across a lovely bridge to get here. You start at the bottom of the hill where there is a one lane road. While there are cars (or were, when we visited), mostly there are pedestrians and bicyclists. The lane is full of little shops and restaurants all vying for your attention and money. Eventually you come to a wide and tall (long) staircase going up. At the top is what is considered Lindenhof Hill, a quaint park with gorgeous views across the river and towards Lake Zurich. There is a fountain and old pumping station, as well as some Roman artifacts. It's a nice park to just sit and take in the views, or play a game of giant chess/checkers. The streets are all narrow in this area, but once you leave the hill, you need to find Thermengasse. It is a covered pedestrian walkway with grating for a walkway. Underneath the grating is an exposed archeological dig of a Roman heating system. There is signage throughout the passageway telling you all about it. As night began to fall, we made our way around the area, just taking everything all in. We ended up by the Fraumuenster church and walked across the Muenster bridge towards the Niederdorf area. If we had had more time, we would have explored the area more, but we were happy with the highlights we did see. It was a nice little introduction to the city. 78/2025

It's the medieval square in front of the Fraumünster Church. This large square was once the…read morecourtyard of the abbey. We visited on a Sunday morning. The area in front of the church had rows of tables that were being set up for a lovely post-service lunch gathering for its parishioners. How cool is that? Actually, the tables may have been in front of the Grossmünster now that I look back at it. Either way, it's cool that they even do that. We crossed over the bridge to this square after taking in the views of the Grossmünster. It's a major gathering place in Zurich's Old Town. There were many locals having brunch at the cafés, and tourists learning about the history of the square and the guild houses around it. The Münster Fountain was particularly impressive. What's cool is that these fountains provide excellent drinking water. There's an area with a tap where you can fill up a pitcher or water bottle. It appears that Winston Churchill was here in 1946. There is a plaque commemorating his "United States of Europe" speech at the University of Zurich. It's in front of the guild house called "Zunfthaus zur Meisen" where he visited during his time here. It's a part of the city that shouldn't be missed. You're going to pass through it anyway to get to the Fraumünster and to Lindenhof Hill. It's worth it just to walk along the cobblestone streets of Old Town.

The square area surrounding the Fraumunster, often the sight of local events including their annual…read moreChristmas market. Off the square you will find lovely cobblestone streets to lose yourself in as you take in the local flavors and feasts for the senses.