A really nice cathedral masquerading as a church, but I'm not fooled. When you have epic, vaulted…read moreceilings and a massive tower to climb (€ 2, 209 steps, worth it), you're leagues beyond a simple church. A must see on any visit to Freiburg. If you time it properly, you can even deafen yourself when the bells sound and you're standing a mere two feet away, like I was!

Stepped inside Freiburg Cathedral while admiring the Food Market & we were just in time for the…read morechoir - stayed for a song or 2 & gazed upon the lovely altar, grand room & lovely stained glass But the highlight of this church is really what you see from the outside - the steeple. Finished around 1330, it offers a panorama well worth the 329-step climb to the top......or so I'm told. We were unable to climb due to parents w/ mobility challenges & us kids not wanting to leave them alone There are 16 ginormous bells w/ 1 reported to be 750 years old & is one of Germany's oldest bells. Ringing can be heard throughout the city & we were told that at a certain time of the day, "We call it the Spaetzle Bell. It rings at 11am on Fridays to tell us it's time to put the water on to cook the Spaetzle noodles for lunch" Very cute!

Climbed up the hill to St. Stephansmünster from our river cruise ship. Actually, saw several other…read morepassengers who did the same trek. The view from the church is stunning. Worth the hike just for the panoramic view of the old city. The church itself is a major landmark. It is visible from the Rhine River and from the roads leading into the city. Its hilltop location probably protected it in the Middle Ages. St. Stephansmünster was built in the 12th-15th centuries in the Romanesque and Gothic styles. Like many churches, it was badly damaged during World War II in 1945. Fortunately, many significant works of art have been preserved or restored inside. Check out the crypt, the wall paintings, the high altar, and the pulpit. Light a candle and say a prayer. It is really beautiful. The frescos, especially Martin Schongauer's "Weltgericht," are very historic. The altar, produced by master craftsman "H L" (Hans Loi), is a very important masterpieces of German carving. I wish that there was more information on the artworks and religious artifacts inside. The cathedral square served as a cemetery from the Middle Ages until the middle of the 17th century. Afterwards it served as a parade ground. A must see in Breisach.

Amazing architecture [Strasbourg, France]…read more What a beautiful church! If this is anything like the Cathedral Notre Dame in Paris I am just in wow of how beautiful this gigantic towering building is inside and out. Access to the cathedral is free and without reservation you just have to queue up. The number of visitors entering the church are being monitored and I was lucky to be the last person in before they closed for a break in the afternoon. Anticipate security checks at the entrance by preparing to check your bag. The architecture outside present impressive details. (the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is no longer accessible to the public since the terrible fire that affected it on April 15, 2019) Review #4070

The cathedral is gorgeous with its Gothic architecture and massive from the outside & inside. They…read morehave beautiful stained glass windows which you can see when walking through the inside. Inside in the back is an astronomical clock which is very cool to watch all the pieces moving when it chimes. For those who want a little workout adventure there is a 332 step climb to a platform for city views. Definitely plan to stop in and take a look at this UNESCO World Heritage Site if you get a chance.