Grossmunster

Top 1% of attractions in Zurich
9/10

What the experts agree on

This twin-towered Old Town landmark is famed for its stark, austere interior and Reformation history, where Zwingli preached. Don't miss Sigmar Polke's striking modern stained glass.

7 expert reviews
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century (but heavily reworked since), Zürich's twin-towered landmark cathedral sits directly across the river from Fraumünster." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Grossmünster recently acquired destination-worthy art of its own: German artist Sigmar Polke’s beautiful, kaleidoscopic motifs featuring Old Testament figures, installed in 2009. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This magnificent Protestant church has a beautiful interior as well as courtyards that are so enthralling that you can easily spend a couple of hours taking it all in." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This impressive cathedral is affectionately known to English speakers as the "Gross Monster." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"The Great Minster church was the starting place of the Protestant Reformation in Zurich. Preacher Huldrych Zwingli initiated the movement from this austere church's pulpit." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Zurich's Grossmünster is austere, stripped of the heavy ornamentation you'll find in the cathedrals of Italy." Full review
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The view from the towers is impressive.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Panoramic views reward visitors making the 187 step climb to the top of Grossmunster, a cathedral said to have been built on the graves of the city's patron saints"
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