Switzerland Guide
Solothurn
St-Ursen-Kathedrale
Centrepiece of the town is the massive St-Ursen-Kathedrale an Italianate vision in local grey-white stone that seems to float above the main Hauptgasse. It's crowned by a greenish tower which rises to 62m. Overhead, the Latin inscription in gold running around the building refers to Solothurn's patron saints, Ursus and Victor, who refused to worship Roman gods and were martyred. The bright, soaring wedding-cake interior has a riot of intricate stucco covering the white stone walls that is typical of the lavish late-Baroque era in which the church was built (1762–73).
Opening time: Daily 8am– noon & 2–7pm; Oct– Easter closes 6pm
Price: Free