Solothurn - Old Town Historic Walking Tour
ID: GYG496221-877385
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国家: Switzerland
持续时间:
01:30 小时
描述
Get to see famous landmarks of the Old Town during this walking tour of Solothurn which is home to the number 11. You will find here: 11 Fountains, 11 Churches, 11 Chapels, 11 Museums and 11 Towers.
Start your tour by visiting the Saint Ursus Cathedral built with limestone featuring stained glass windows and paintings which will take you back in time. The earliest Church at this site dates back to the Early Middle Ages. Here, you will see the Tower of Saint Ursus Cathedral which stands 66 meters tall. You will also visit the Jesuit Church of Solothurn which was constructed between 1680 and 1689 featuring beautiful baroque architectural style. Its north facade features a statue of the Virgin Mary.
As you continue, you will see the Fish fountain - Fountain of St. Ursus which was made by the sculptor Jacques Perroud in around 1587. Located near the Basel gate towards the Northern part of Solothurn, you will visit the gate known as Riedholzturm dating back to 1548. It is the highest point in the Old town. From here, you will head towards the historic center of the Old town.
You will then visit the Bieltor which is located in the western part of the Old town. The tower has served as guard tower as well as a prison and dates back to the 13th century. The structure is integrated into the old city wall.
Next you will have the chance to picture yourself at the Zeitglockenturm - a Clock tower from the 12th century. It features an astronomical clock and is one of the oldest buildings in the town. The location is itself the center of the town and is a famous landmark which must be ticked off from your bucket list.
You will walk across the "Märetplatz" square where you will see many historic buildings along the way. Finally, you will visit a historical landmark, a medieval defensive tower, the Krummturm which is one of the oldest buildings in the town which has not undergone changes.
亮点
- You will see the 66 meters tall Tower of the Saint Ursus Cathedral
- A Clock Tower from the 12th Century awaits your arrival
- Visit famous landmarks of the Old Town of Solothurn
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重要信息
At the staircase of the Saint Ursus Cathedral, the tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
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