⛪ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne
Gothic masterpiece and spiritual centre in Switzerland's lakeside city
📋 Fast Facts
- Consecrated in 1275 in the presence of Pope Gregory X and Rudolf of Habsburg
- Built during the 12th–13th centuries; became Protestant cathedral in 1536
- Features a 13th-century rose window and the Painted Portal with vividly coloured sculptures
- Open daily April–September 9:00 AM–7:30 PM; October–March 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne stands in the heart of Lausanne's old town as one of Europe's finest Gothic cathedrals. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries and consecrated in 1275, the cathedral dominates the city skyline and overlooks Lake Geneva. In 1536, it transitioned to Protestant use during the Reformation, a shift that altered its interior decoration and liturgical purpose but did not diminish its architectural significance ...