Zurich's Grossmunster and Fraumunster

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James Blake Wiener
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Zurich's Grossmunster and Fraumunster

This woodcut print showing the skyline of late medieval and early modern Zürich, Switzerland comes from Sebastian Münster's Latin edition of "Cosmographia," which was issued in c. 1552 CE. Münster was a famed German printmaker whose "Cosmographia" was one of Renaissance Europe's bestsellers. One can clearly make out Grossmünster Cathedral with its twin towers in the middle-right-hand section of the image. Across the Limmat River, one can also see the double, rising spires of Fraumünster Cathedral, which is located across the Münsterbrücke Bridge from Grossmünster. The medieval two churches maintained their positions of importance even after the Swiss Reformation and the transformation of Zürich into a Protestant city.

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About the Author

James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 03). Zurich's Grossmunster and Fraumunster. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9656/zurichs-grossmunster-and-fraumunster/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Zurich's Grossmunster and Fraumunster." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 03, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9656/zurichs-grossmunster-and-fraumunster/.

MLA Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Zurich's Grossmunster and Fraumunster." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 03 Dec 2018. Web. 20 Oct 2021.