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worldcomplete · 2 years

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Zürich... take time out in this Swiss haven

Zürich… take time out in this Swiss haven

Zürich Switzerland has – for as long as I can remember – been very much on my to-do list, but far too readily shunted down the agenda in place of other destinations. It was time for Holly and I to put that right. The difficulty came, however, working out where in this land-locked nation to spend our time. Do we go for the de-facto capital Bern (Switzerland doesn’t have an official capital city…

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louviersj · 6 months

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Just across the river from Saint Peter’s, the outside of this building’s simplicity is striking and was enough for me to take a quick photo.

This site’s significance lies in its association with Huldrych Zwingli, one of the main leaders of the Protestant movement. He taught his doctrines and trained his followers here, the location of his initiation of the reformation in Switzerland. Starting in 1520 he won a series of debates that led local authorities in Zurich to break away from the Catholic church. The introduction of his reform led to the abolishing of mass, lent and a handful of other traditions. The Grossmunster was transformed into a place of learning and worship for the reformed faith.

The Grossmunster became the University of Zurich, one of the many examples of the repurposing of religious institutions and its permeating into other facets of society. On top of the theological studies offered, humanist studies were taught here.

Buildings have a special place in the hearts of humanity. A fixture of society that may not have existed in an ideal world, our nakedness is something we could not accept after we gained mortality. We like to be contained— within clothes, within walls, within borders— so we invent containers. And just as our bodies, which were designed to be impervious, we believe our institutions to be, despite our newfound decay. We love to remember what we left behind in our beginning, despite the continuous knocking down God reminds us of our transgressions with. We have a home, but it's no surprise we care so much about the one God created for us initially. All to say, the continued existence of any building this age is a surprise.

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johnlyngfr · 9 months

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The view from Lindenhof Park, Zürich, featuring Grossmünster Church.

#zurich #zürich #lindenhof #grossmunster #grossmünster #lindenhofpark #grossmunster church #grossmünster church #Switzerland

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batnomadblog · 11 months

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Switzerland, Day 1 - Zurich

Switzerland, day 1, Zurich. Though Zug would be my base in Switzerland. A small town 30 minutes train ride from Zurich in the canton of Zug. Not really a base; my friend has been living there for over 15 years, Kim. Having no plans whatsoever for Switzerland (nothing new), Kim had kindly invited me to stay with her. Heading back to Europe it felt like going home, going back to familiarity. Having…

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whencyclopedes · 2 years

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Fraumünster

La iglesia de Fraumünster ("iglesia de mujeres" en alemán) es una antigua abadía benedictina situada en el corazón de Zúrich (Suiza), fundada a mediados del siglo IX d.C. por Luis el Alemán y sus hijas, Hildegard y Bertha. En auge en la Edad Media hasta la Reforma suiza, Fraumünster gozaba de "inmediatez imperial", lo que otorgaba a la abadía un estatus político y constitucional privilegiado en el marco del derecho feudal imperial. Las abadesas de Fraumünster podían actuar y gobernar con muchísimo poder e independencia de todos, excepto del propio emperador del Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico. Tras la Reforma suiza liderada por Ulrich Zwingli, la abadía de Fraumünster fue disuelta en 1524 y su última abadesa, Katharina von Zimmern, puso Fraumünster bajo el control de la ciudad de Zúrich. Desde entonces, Fraumünster es una iglesia urbana reformada suiza. La iglesia es uno de los monumentos más reconocibles de la ciudad y, junto con Grossmunster, Predigerkirche y St. Peterskirche, Fraumünster es una de las iglesias más antiguas y grandes de Zúrich.

#Grossmunster #Fraumunster #Zúrich

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brucestambaughsblog · 2 years

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Our European Adventure - Day 3

Our European Adventure – Day 3

Lake Lucerne with her famous swans and Mt. Pilatus in the background, Lucerne, Switzerland. As I look back on it, the third day of our European adventure was one of the trip’s highlights. I was too tired to fully appreciate it then, but I enjoyed each moment as we crammed as much history and sightseeing into the day. It was a short bus ride from our suburban hotel to the heart of Zurich,…

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#Bruce Stambaugh #Chagall windows #Conrad Grebel #Felix Manz #Fraumunster #Grossmunster #Lucerne #Pilatus #Roadkill Crossing #swans #Swiss ingenuity #Zurich #Zwingli

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leisure-hobbies · 20 days

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Kunstaus, Frankmunster, Grossmunster, churches, Banks(1)

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montillopierre · 1 month

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Cathédrale - Grossmünster. MINUIT À ZURICH. SUISSE 🇨🇭 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭. #art #zurich #grossmunster #cathedrale #suisse #pierremontillo

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datseabass · 3 months

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Zurich - Sigmar Polke stained glass windows at Grossmunster

Embrace the breathtaking fusion of art and architecture in Zurich with the mesmerizing stained glass windows by Sigmar Polke at Grossmunster. Truly an awe-inspiring masterpiece that leaves you feeling confident and inspired.

#PolkeArt #ZurichSights #SigmarPolkeStainedGlass #ZurichGrossmunster #GrossmunsterChurch

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yoshishishu · 5 months

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Zurich - Sigmar Polke stained glass windows at Grossmunster

Prepare to have your senses dazzled by the stunning stained glass windows by Sigmar Polke at Grossmunster in Zurich. With their confident and captivating designs, these works of art truly embody the essence of artistic brilliance.

#ZurichWindows #GrossmunsterWindows #ZurichTravel #ZurichGrossmunster #ZurichArt

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hoseoke · 7 months

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Zurich - Sigmar Polke stained glass windows at Grossmunster

Prepare to have your senses dazzled by the stunning stained glass windows by Sigmar Polke at Grossmunster in Zurich. With their confident and captivating designs, these works of art truly embody the essence of artistic brilliance.

#GrossmunsterWindows #GrossmunsterChurch #ZurichWindows

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pastorhogg · 1 year

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Truth that Matters: A Father's Advice

Truth that Matters: A Father’s Advice

Heinrich Bullinger was a good pastor and a better father. He was born in 1504 to a priest who embraced Reformation views. Though it cost him his church, it gained him his son. Young Heinrich loved Luther’s writings, Melanchthon’s books, and the study of the Bible. At the age of 27, he took the place of slain Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli as pastor of the Grossmunster of Zurich, on December 23,…

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lanternlightersblog · 2 years

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#Repost @rcavalleri • • • • • • Zürich, Switzerland When in Zurich, wander along the Limmatquai and the Niederdorf until you reach the Cathedral (Grossmunster). 187 stairs lead from the nave up to a vantage point from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city, the lake as well as Alpine summits on the horizon . . . . . #IneedSwitzerland #inLOVEwithSWITZERLAND #nodrama #switzerlandwonderland #switzerland #beautifuldestinations #igers_switzerland #GrandTourofSwitzerland #visitswitzerland #RTSplusbellelavue #myswitzerland #amazingswitzerland #exploreswitzerland #clockface #visitzurich #travelgram #church #grossmünster #Zürich #urban #cityscape #urbanscape #oldtown #altstadt #niederdörfli #citylife #Zurich #Züri #Ukrainewillwin https://www.instagram.com/p/CiLaiDjoCIY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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theworldthroughmycamerassc · 3 years

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Zürich, Switzerland

#Zürich #Zurich #Skyline #Grossmünster #Grossmunster #Schweiz #Suisse #Svizzera #Switzerland #Altstadt #2019 #Europe

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charlesreeza · 4 years

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The cloister of the Grossmünster is one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in Zurich because it is almost completely overlooked by tourists. I will be posting many more photos of the stone carvings. Stay tuned.

#cloister #Grossmunster #Zurich #Switzerland #Europe #monastic life #Swiss #travel photography #garden #well #Columbine #ferns

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cheyashutterbug · 5 years

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Grossmunster, Zurich, Switzerland

#grossmunster #zurich #switzerland

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