Bern Cathedral

Review & FAQ:

What is the Bern Cathedral?
- Bern Cathedral is the largest and most important late medieval church in Switzerland.
What is the function of the Bern Cathedral?
- It is a functioning parish church and dominates the landscape of Bern.
When was the current Bern Cathedral built?
- In 1421, when Bern was on the ascendancy as a city-state, the current church was built around the existing church, which was then torn down.
What is significant about the stained glass windows?
- The stained glass windows, depicting the Passion, date back to 1441.
What happened during the Reformation in 1528?
- Most of the decor was removed and destroyed.
What statues were rediscovered in 1986?
- Statues that were used as filler when the terrace was built were rediscovered in 1986.
What happened to the organ?
- The organ was silent for 200 years after the Reformation but has been restored to working order.

Münsterplatz 1, 3000 Bern, Switzerland, Phone: +41-3-13-12-04-62

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