Zurich's Historic Churches
Explore Zurich's architectural and religious evolution, from the Romanesque Grossmünster to 20th-century modernist structures. This collection features the city's four main churches, including St. Peter's with Europe's largest clock face and Fraumünster’s famous Chagall windows. Beyond the historic center, discover significant local landmarks like the Neo-Renaissance Kirche Enge and the innovative mid-century concrete design of St. Felix und Regula, reflecting both the Protestant Reformation and Catholic heritage.
A St. Peter's Church
Historic Protestant church featuring Europe's largest clock face and baroque architecture, recently renovated and reopened in November 2025.
B Fraumünster Church
Historic Protestant church known for its Gothic architecture and stained glass windows by Marc Chagall.
C Grossmünster Church
Romanesque Protestant church notable for its twin towers and role in the Swiss Reformation.
D Water Church
The Wasserkirche of Zürich, first mentioned as ecclesia Aquatica Turicensi around 1250 and as wazzirkilcha in 1256, is a church built on a…
E Kirche Enge
Neo-Renaissance Protestant church built in 1894. Located on a hill in the Enge district, it features a distinctive central dome and views of Lake Zurich.
Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Zürich
Neo-Gothic church designed by Ferdinand Stadler in 1864, serving as the central place of worship for Zurich's Lutheran community.
G Augustinerkirche
13th-century Gothic church originally built for an Augustinian monastery. It now serves the Old Catholic parish and features a simple, mendicant-style interior.
H Predigerkirche
High Gothic church with a 97-meter spire, the tallest in the city. It was originally part of a 13th-century Dominican monastery.
I Liebfrauenkirche, Zurich
Liebfrauenkirche is a Catholic church in Zurich, Switzerland. Due to the influx of Catholic immigration in Zurich in the 19th century, it…
J Katholische Kirche St. Felix und Regula
Modernist Catholic church completed in 1950. It is notable for its innovative concrete shell and oval design by architect Fritz Metzger.
K Herz Jesu Wiedikon
Roman Catholic parish church in the Wiedikon district, built in 1921.
L Kirche Maria-Hilf
Roman Catholic parish church serving the Leimbach district.
M Allerheiligen
Modern Roman Catholic church serving the Neuaffoltern area.
N Heilig Geist
Roman Catholic parish church located in the Höngg quarter.
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