09/04/2022
Lausanne Cathedral
An imposing medieval cathedral built in the 13th century. The building has both Romanesque and Gothic features. Originally the cathedral was the main Christian pilgrimage site, with up to 70,000 people visiting each year (not a small number in those days). Later, as Switzerland began to convert to Protestantism, Notre Dame was renovated. The interiors became more concise and austere. However, even today the building is famous for its giant organ with seven thousand pipes, ancient sculptures of saints, and unique stained-glass windows.