Fribourg Cathedral: Detail, bell tower and polygonal choir rising above shops in nearby square
Date
Circa 1910
Location
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
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 façade 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 Józef Mehoffer.
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Basel Cathedral: Exterior view of church showing cloister attaching to the church
Basel Cathedral: Interior view of nave looking towards choir, pulpit on the right
Basel Cathedral: Interior, aisle framing windows with Gothic tracery
Basel Cathedral: Interior, detail of baptismal font with conical lid
Basel Cathedral: Interior, looking into cloister
Basel Cathedral: Overall side view, showing colorful roof tiles