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Why
Fribourg Old Town
is special
It's a well-preserved medieval urban center blessed with an impressive setting.
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Medieval
setting
Fribourg Old Town sits on a hilly promontory bordered by a twisting river. The streets (some cobblestoned) are lined with engaging Gothic building facades dating back five centuries and more.
St
Nicholas Cathedral
It was stated in 1283 and took centuries to finish. The cathedral is especially renowned for its stained glass windows and soaring spire (see photo). You can climb its 365 steps for a marvelous panoramic view of the city and countryside
Other major attractions include:
Museum
of Art and History (lodged in a 16th century building)
l'Hotel
de Ville (the venerable city hall)
Augustinian
Monastery (part is now a conference center).
Festivals
(film, music, folklore, jazz, food, to name but several).
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History
in brief
It was founded in 1157. What we see today was mainly built from then through the 16th century. Today, there's ongoing modernization, but it takes place behind the building facades and in the city areas beyond the old town.
Language
Fribourg is both French and German speaking. And most residents also speak English.
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