Introduction to Notre-Dame: Cathedrale Notre-Dame stands tall in the center of the old town of Lausanne. It is one of the few Gothic buildings in Switzerland and a symbol of the city of Lausanne.
The cathedral was first built on the initiative of King Rudolf of the Habsburg family of the Holy Roman Empire. It took more than 80 years and was completed in 1232. At the end of the 13th century, Pope Gregory V established a bishop's seat here; 16 Centuries later, it gradually became a Protestant church.
The overall architectural appearance of the church is still well preserved: the 13th-century statues on the main entrance of the church with the theme of saints such as Moses and John in the Bible are mottled, but their exquisiteness still makes people marvel today; The interior of the church is solemn and solemn, with medieval paintings on many stone pillars, the most famous of which is the Rose Window. The paintings on the windows are themed on the cosmic images formed by different seasons and months. They are mysterious, delicate and beautiful. It is magnificent; the bell tower of the cathedral still follows the tradition of the night watchman telling the time, and is known as the most beautiful and luxurious church in Switzerland.