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Cathedrale de Lausanne

Rue Vuillermet 6 | Place de la Cathédrale, Lausanne 1005, Switzerland
41 21 31671 61
Ranked #4 of 22 attractions in Lausanne
4.0 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

There is a lot to love about this cathedral -- the vaulted nave is beautiful (if familiar to those who have visited a few old stone cathedrals) and the stained glass is quite vivid. We were fortunate enough to hear a few minutes of organ music and there was almost no crowd at all. After visiting tourist meccas such as... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

We were lucky enough to hear the organ for 20-30 minutes during our visit More

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Chernex
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Old gothic, wonderful stained glass windows, old gothic construction of rare harmony and las but not least the tower to climb up, visit the "guet" announcing hours on each corner of the tower (that is remaining lot times when this was the watching tower announcing also eventual fires) More

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Mossel Bay, South Africa
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

We entered the cathedral through the Montfalcon Portal. The Apse ceiling in the east end with the stained glass windows was beautiful. The pulpit from 1666 is attached to one of the columns in the nave. The cathedral has a beautiful big organ. The south portal known as the Portail Peint or Painted Portal was interesting with stautes of Christ... More

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Leman
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

The Lausanne Cathedral is in the old part of the city and is accessible by bus, metro, or by foot (there is no entrance fee). It looks over the city, is impressive, and is quite gothic (built in the 12th century). However, for someone (like yours truly) who has visited too many cathedrals, the interior falls way short of being... More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

It's a nice place. You have to climb lots of steps to get there but the views are all worth it. The mountains, the lake and a few benches to chill out. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Beautiful over-renovated cathedral. Try hiking up to the top of the bell-tower (and above!) More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

The Cathedrale is stated at the highest point in Lausanne. Its a beautiful Building with a Watchman who still shouts every hour. Also the lightening in the night is pretty fantastic. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Went mid March on a Monday raining off and on day. Did not come up the main steps but did see this view later from the bottom, my point is move about on the outside if you enjoy really appreciating the architecture and photography potential. Also as others have mentioned great views. Worth the trip! If taking metro get off... More

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Managua
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Its a great walk, great view from the top, plus the organ inside the cathedral is really impressive. More

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