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Fribourg Cathedral: Detail, bell tower and polygonal choir rising above shops in nearby square

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posted on 2017-07-05, 00:00 authored by G. Massiot & cie
Built on a rocky outcrop 50 metres above the river Sarine (Saane). In 1924 the former parish church became a cathedral. Built in four campaigns between 1283 and 1490. It is a High Gothic pillared basilica with a fa\u00E7ade tower (h. 76 m). Its choir, originally rectangular, was rebuilt in polygonal form (1627-1631). The main portal is surmounted by a tympanum depicting the Last Judgement, framed by archivolts with angels, Prophets and Patriarchs. The cathedral has a unique collection of Jugendstil stained-glass windows (1895-1934) by J\u00F3zef Mehoffer.

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Alt Title

Saint Nicholas Cathedral

Date Created

1910-01-01

Date Modified

2017-07-05

Spatial Coverage

Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland|+46.806111+7.163056|Fribourg

Temporal Coverage

before or circa 1910

Cultural Context

Gothic (Medieval)

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To view the physical lantern slide, please contact the Architecture Library.

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