Grossmünster - Zurich, Switzerland
N 47° 22.221 E 008° 32.629
32T E 465559 N 5246421
The Grossmünster (English: Great Minster) is 12th-century church in the Romanesque architectural style in Zurich, Switzerland.
Waymark Code: WMMJ5B
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/26/2014
Views: 12
The marker (in German) reads:
Grabkirche der stadtpatrone Felix und Regula und Mutterkirche der Reformation Hyldrych Zwinglis. Um 1100 baubeginn mit krypta und chor. Im folgenden neubau des langhauses mit vollendung der emporenbasilika um 1230. 1781-86 bau der heutigen turmabschlüsse. Unter denkmalschutz seit 1937
[English Translation]
Grave church of Felix and Regula, patron saints of the city, and Mother Church of the Reformer Hyldrych Zwingli. Around 1100 construction starts with crypt and choir. Following was construction of the long house with consummation of the basilica up to 1230. 1781-86 construction of the current tower were completed. Under monument protection since 1937
Group that erected the marker: City of Zurich
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Grossmünsterplatz
Zurich, Switzerland
8001
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