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St. Peter Church (St. Peterskirche)

St. Peterhofstatt 1, Zurich, Switzerland
41 44 211-25-88
Ranked #26 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: One of the oldest churches in the city, this cathedral is best known for having the largest clock face in Europe.
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Zurich, Switzerland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Great for concerts which are quite reasonably priced, you can stand in line before or try for tickets and jelmoli ahead of time. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012
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Free entry. Surrounded by pretty, historic laneways/houses. Tower features largest clock-face in Europe. Best place to take photos of this church are from tower in nearby Grossmunster church. More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

and it keeps brilliant time along with every other clock you will see in Switzerland. No photos allowed inside but postcards available of all the important aspects of the church. There is a lovely prayerful experience to be had there even for a short visit and break from the shopping More

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Thalwil, Switzerland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Parts of the church date from the 9th century but most of the current structure is from the 14th and 18th. The interior is Romanesque and Baroque, and as a Protestant church there's very little adornment. It's an easy stroll from the Banhofstrasse or if you're visiting the Lindenhof hill overlooking the Limma river. Do check opening times if you're... More

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Ridgefield, CT
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011
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Loved the location and the ambiance. I always try to visit the churches in old towns More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011

You'll have to do some effort to find this church. Although the big clock is a perfect orientation point. The outside is rather interesting, but the inside is even better. Remember that it's still a church. But definitely one worth a visit when you're in Zurich. More

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London, United Kingdom
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

Nestled in lovely part of Zurich, the wealthy part. Nice to sit and admire the views outside too. More

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Connecticut
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Reviews in 129 cities Reviews in 129 cities
539 helpful votes 539 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2010
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You cannot miss spotting this church if you are walking along the Limmat River. Its large clock on the steeple just stands out. We took the time to take a look inside and found a beautiful church. More

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Madrid
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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