SuisseZurich47°22’47” N 8°32’42” E
4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
The frescoes were done by Fritz Kunz in 1923–1924. The sculptor Alois Payer completed the 14 Stations of the Cross in 1924, which have been on the walls of the church ever
I refrained from takingEn savoir plus
SuisseZurich47°22’46” N 8°32’42” E 4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
The mosaics by Fritz Kunz
The church's high altar and pulpit were designed by August Hardegger, and the tabernacle and the cross in the high altar were made by the Central Swiss artist JosefEn savoir plus
SuisseZurich47°22’46” N 8°32’43” E
4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Outside the Church
More flower beds
Mosaic of Mary & Jesus with Sts. Felix & Regula
Spied that on nearby roof, again, the best I could do with the phone. Looks like Atlas with the World on hisEn savoir plus
SuisseZurich47°22’26” N 8°32’43” E
4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Our 2nd church of the day comes to us from...
Predigerkirche is one of the four main churches of the old town of Zürich, Switzerland, besides Fraumünster, Grossmünster and St. Peter. First builtEn savoir plus
SuisseZurich47°22’26” N 8°32’43” E
4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Main Altar
The Kuhn organ of 1970
Second one, built in 1886 by James Conacher
SuisseZurich47°22’25” N 8°32’40” E
4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
We like Amigos Tapas 😊
As a matter of fact this is the only place/meal that we did a repeat of the whole time we were here.
Alberqino white wine for Laurie
Panache for me
Acetunas (muyEn savoir plus
SuisseZurich47°21’58” N 8°32’29” E
4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Enjoying the cooler weather and listening to the Folk Swiss Music performed by 2 Yong ladies on ricolas
SuisseZurich47°21’56” N 8°32’20” E
4 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
And what a way to finish off the night and somewhat symbolically the whole stay/trip!!
We attended a Tibute to Ennio Morricone "Filmsinfonic" concert at Tonhalle Zurich.
A beautiful building, TheEn savoir plus
SuisseKloten47°27’7” N 8°33’40” E
5 juillet, Suisse ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
In the airport, having our breakfast on Chalet Suisse Cafe
We're having Chalet Suisse special, which includes Muesli cereal, fruit, a roll and a croissant with butter and jams
As usual Laurie isEn savoir plus
VoyageurSo, you’re saying artwork is relatively new. No picture could capture in person experience. Guess I’ll have to travel there.
VoyageurYes, the artwork is early XXth Century. And Switzerland is beautiful but very expensive. That said, you are correct that nothing could capture personal experience, so I do encourage everyone to travel.
VoyageurThe interior is beautiful!