From St. Ursus to St. Verena - Solothurn, Switzerland
The mighty St Urs Cathedral, an important early classical church, is an imposing landmark. The City of Solothurn is full of notable places of interest, including the clock tower with its astronomical clock, the Jesuit Church, the 11 fountains and - lying outside the city - the tranquil hermitage of St. Verena. St Urs Cathedral : The Cathedral was built between 1762 and 1773 by architects Gaetano Matteo Pisoni and Paolo Antonio Pisoni. The cathedral's facade, with its imposing flight of steps, is simply awe-inspiring. The interior of this most important example of early classical Swiss architecture is constructed of light-coloured Jura limestone, and is also well worth seeing. Jesuit Church: The Jesuit Church, built between 1680 and 1689, is regarded as one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Switzerland. A statue of the Virgin Mary sits atop the main facade. \inside, the main altar, which dates back to 1704, is decorated with an image of the...