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[3] Baroque St. Fridolinsmünster

Description

The St. Fridolinsmünster with its two baroque onion towers is a prominent and widely visible architectural monument in the Hochrhein landscape. Significant from the earlier church buildings is the crypt from the 10th/11th century. Romanesque components were found on the south side of the church building in 1973, dating back to the middle of the 12th century. A city fire in 1272 also destroyed the church, so nearly no information about predecessor buildings from this time is available. Bernese builders have built from 1343, the year of the foundation stone was laid, to 1360, the consecration of the church, on the now still preserved work in its basic structure. The Merian engraving from 1643 gives an authentic picture of the Minster from the Gothic period. A depiction of the Merian engraving can be seen today on a house facade in the Fischergasse.

Those who enter the baroque-ized St. Fridolinsmünster will immediately experience the special atmosphere that prevails within. It will take some time before all the impressive wall paintings, frescoes, stucco work, statues and portraits have been discovered. Special highlights of the St. Fridolinsmünster are the high altar, the Fridolins shrine, the massive organ, and the crypt.

Guided tours:

  • Public tours: once a month on Mondays at 4:00 PM (inquire beforehand at the Tourist Info).
  • Private tours: bookable through the Minster parish, up to max. 30 people, duration 0.5 or 1.5 hours, price to be arranged.
  • Note on accessibility: Use the stepless side entrance.