The St-Nicholas Cathedral

207 years (1283- 1490) of hard labor to erect our cathedral, a High Gothic church, houses architecture and various objects showing trends of several periods of history.

The stained glass (1896- 1936), an artpiece by Jozef Mehoffer, of Polish descent, is essential in the field of religious Art Nouveau Stained Glass in Europe. Alfred Manessier, of French descent, added his touch to the artwork as it can be admired today.An outstanding 15th- century commitment to the grave

The classical and romantic organ (1824- 1834) represents the achievement of a local organ maker by the name of Aloys Mooser. Franz Liszt and Anton Bruckner played this monumental instrument of international notoriety.

The 76- meter- high Gothic tower takes the visitor up 368 divine steps accessible from April to November (see Guided Tours). It stands as the most original creation of the late Gothic era in Switzerland.

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Contact Information

The St-Nicholas Cathedral
Rue des Chanoines 3
1702 Fribourg

Tel. +41263471040

http://www.stnicolas.ch