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Zürich · 853 (abbey); church 13th–15th c.

Fraumünster

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Brick-built model of the Fraumünster on its display stand Fraumünster, ZürichZÜRICH

My Swiss Brick Trip · Zürich

Fraumünster

Founded in 853 by King Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard, the abbey of Fraumünster ruled much of medieval Zurich; its abbesses even minted the city's coins.

Where
Zürich
Built
853 (abbey); church 13th–15th c.
Pieces
699 (96 different parts), display stand included
Difficulty
Intermediate · about 3 hours (17 sideways (SNOT) parts)
On your shelf
13.1 × 27.2 cm, 21.4 cm tall
Bricks cost
≈ CHF 68 for new parts, plus shipping (rough estimate, 7 October 2026; BrickLink prices vary)

Exchange rates of 6 October 2026 (European Central Bank)

Download the booklet (PDF, 7.7 MB) Nameplate stickers (PDF)
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A little history

The church was rebuilt in Gothic style from the 13th century. Of its two towers only the northern one survives — raised in 1732 and crowned with the slender copper spire that now marks the west bank of the Limmat.

Inside, the five choir windows by Marc Chagall (1970) and Augusto Giacometti's north-transept window draw visitors from all over the world.

The booklet opens with the full story: key dates, what to look for and where to find it.

Two sizes

Display edition of the Fraumünster

Display

699 pieces · ≈ CHF 68

The full model with its surroundings on the standard display stand, with the history pages in the booklet.

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Look inside the booklet

A few pages from the free PDF. Tap a page to open the booklet there.

Visiting the Fraumünster

Address
Münsterhof 2, 8001 Zürich
Getting there
A three-minute walk from the Paradeplatz tram stop, or cross the Münsterbrücke from the Grossmünster.
Insider tip
Go down to the crypt museum, included in the ticket, for the story of the abbey and 1200 years of the town. Photos without flash are allowed outside services, but check current opening hours first.

All around

Fraumünster model, hero view
Hero view
Fraumünster model, front left
Front left
Fraumünster model, front right
Front right
Fraumünster model, back left
Back left
Fraumünster model, back right
Back right
Fraumünster model, front
Front

Also in a package

ZürichCity package

6 sets · 5533 pieces · ≈ CHF 540

The old town along the Limmat: both minsters, St. Peter's big clock, the opera house and the main station.

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≈ CHF 68 for new parts, plus shipping (rough estimate, 7 October 2026; BrickLink prices vary) · 699 pieces in 96 lots

1 · Download Wanted List (XML) 2 · Open BrickLink upload page ↗ Parts list (CSV)

  1. Upload

    Log in to BrickLink (free account). On the upload page, choose the file (or paste the copied list), select Create New Wanted List, name it “Fraumünster”, click Proceed, then Add to Wanted List.

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