Sacred Sites in Switzerland

Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Switzerland profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map.

Featured Sites in Switzerland Grossmünster Zurich, Canton Zurich The unique and imposing Great Minster was built in 1090 by Charlemagne as a shrine to local martyrs. Later, Zwingli preached the Reformation from its pulpit. Lausanne Cathedral Lausanne, Canton Vaud This unique Gothic cathedral is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland, with carved portals on the outside and soaring heights inside. It was once home to a revered golden statue of the Virgin Mary. Spiez Schlosskirche Spiez, Canton Bern The Castle Church of Spiez is an atmospheric 10th-century church on the shores of Lake Thun. Inside are faded medieval frescoes.

All Sites in Switzerland Archaeological Site Canton Geneva Auditoire de Calvin Canton Geneva Bern Münster Canton Bern Bonmont Abbey Canton Vaud Convent of St. Gall St. Gallen Einsiedeln Canton Schwyz Französische Kirche Canton Bern Fraumünster Canton Zurich Geneva Cathedral (St-Pierre) Canton Geneva Grande Synagogue Canton Geneva Grossmünster Canton Zurich Heiliggeistkirche Canton Bern Historical Museum Canton Vaud Holy Trinity Church Canton Geneva Islamic Center of Geneva Canton Geneva Lausanne Cathedral Canton Vaud Müstair Convent Canton Graubünden Reformation Wall Canton Geneva Roman Museum Canton Vaud Russian Church Canton Geneva Schweizerisches Landesmuseum Canton Zurich Spiez Schlosskirche Canton Bern St-Francois Church Canton Vaud St. Peterskirche Canton Zurich

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