Switzerland
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Bern Münster
The Berner Münster (formerly Cathedral of St. Vincent) is a late-Gothic church with magnificent carved portals. Its spire is the tallest in Switzerland.
Schlosskirche
The Castle Church of Spiez is an atmospheric 10th-century church on the shores of Lake Thun. Inside are faded medieval frescoes.
Reformation Wall
This huge monument was constructed in 1917 to commemorate Geneva's significant role in the Reformation. It features an array of stone statues, bas-reliefs and inscriptions.

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.

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.
Bonmont Abbey
Founded in the 12th century, the Abbaye de Bonmont is a simple Cistercian abbey located amidst beautiful scenery. Today it primarily hosts concerts of Gregorian chant.

Built in 1866 for the Russian Orthodox community of Geneva.

This pink Moorish-style synagogue was built in 1859 for Geneva's Ashkenazi Jewish community.