photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
joseantonio | all galleries >> Galleries >> SWITZERLAND 2013 > Zurich. Grossmünster
previous | next
22-JUN-2013

Zurich. Grossmünster

Dominating the Zürich skyline, the twin towers of Grossmünster are the most prominent landmark in the city. It is the city's largest church (hence the name), built between 1090 AD and 1220 AD, in a Romanesque style, as a replacement to an older church. The previous church had been built by Charlemagne, supposedly over the tombs of the patron saints of the city, Felix and Regula, to whom Grossmünster is dedicated. In the 16th century, Grossmünster led the Swiss-German Reformation movement and it was converted from Catholicism to Protestantism, losing in the process most of its images, icons and other rich ornamentation, in accordance with the strict rules of the Reformation. Nevertheless, some fine Romanesque details still decorate both the exterior and the interior (where photography is not permitted). Its two towers, were added in the 15th century, originally topped with wooden structures, but a fire in 1781 caused partial destruction

CANON IXUS 80IS
1/160s f/8.0 at 6.2mm iso80 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
share
Carol Rollins15-Sep-2013 14:57
Excellent composition José.
laine15-Sep-2013 12:54
Different mountains here, Jose :) beautiful architecture
Ceya15-Sep-2013 12:05
An excellent shot of Grossmünster twin towers and the surroundings! Great composition. V
Tom LeRoy15-Sep-2013 09:55
Tried to make it to Zuerich but ran out of time. A great view of the Muenster in your well composed image! V.
marie-jose wolff15-Sep-2013 09:09
a beautiful view of Zurich! V
Gerard Koehl15-Sep-2013 07:15
Superbe composition. V
Guest 15-Sep-2013 05:03
A pleasing composition, Jose.
Bryan Murahashi15-Sep-2013 04:17
A beautiful landmark and photo. V
Commenting on this page requires full PBase membership.
Please login or register.