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Cathedrale de Lausanne

Place de la Cathedrale, Lausanne 1005, Switzerland
021 316 71 60
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Ranked #3 of 22 attractions in Lausanne
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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Munich, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The trip to the tower was great, the bells ring on the hour we went at 12 and were close to the bells, - fingers in ears. Architecture good, however cathedral was very bare inside

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Penang Island, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Easy access from Bresierres Metro line. Very impressive and dominates the skyline. Great views from the bridge

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Hull
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I went here recently and the cathedral itself is nice with a fair bit to see but if your able I would really recommend climbing to the top of the cathedral for some real fantastic views. There is a 360 degree platform that you can walk around and the picture taking opportunities are really good. Highly recommended.

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Hlucin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

A very nice surprise - the protestant cathedral sits on top of a hill above the Place de la Riponne and offers great experience. One can enjoy the peaceful interior with scarce decorations that still feels magnificent. One of the portals features beautiful frescoes and the light comming through painted windows draws magical shapes on the walls. Later I learned... More

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La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I really like cathedrals, for its grandeur, silent . Generally are very beautiful. This cathedral of Lausanne, as many have a beautiful architecture.

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Visited just after new years and nativity scene was still up. Very fun to see and kids especially liked the miniature villages. Cathedral has beautiful windows and one of the largest organs in Europe. Maybe look for an organ concert open to the public.

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Morges, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

It's well worth the detour into the Lausanne cathedral. The inside is lovely, with beautiful wood carvings in the pews, and stone carvings throughout; it's gothic in style, but breathtaking (the entry door, for example, is a work of art in and of itself). But for me, personally, it was the views from the top that really clinched it for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

A very good place where to pray, meditate and listen to peculiar concerts during the Lausanne festivals. I suggest to have a look more than once a year, there's always something interesting that pass by.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

This building actually looks like what you see in the Christmas cards! With a history that goes with it to boot! Within walking distance to the city centre, you can't miss it on your trip to Lausanne. Do budget a day to visit this place and surrounding.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

In the days of my visit there was a huge crib, really very nice! Very collecting the atmosphere inside ...

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