Grossmünster, Zürich, Switzerland
Grossmünster is a Protestant Cathedral located in the historical center of Zürich, Switzerland, which played an important role in Roman Catholic Church as well. According to the legend the Grossmünster was founded by Charlemagne on the spot where his horse fell to its knees over the tombs of the patron saints of Zürich: Felix and Regula and their servant Exuperantius. Grossmünster is dedicated to the patron saints of Zürich, Felix, Regula and Exuperantius whose relics are claimed to be in the cathedral.The construction of the present Romanesque cathedral began in 1100 and was practically completed in 1230, while the two towers were added between 1487 and 1492 and were destroyed in a fire in 1763. The present Neo-Gothic towers were erected between 1781 and 1787. The exterior of the Grossmünster was completely restored between 1931 and 1936.
