Lausanne Cathedral

Situated at the top of a hill, Lausanne's main cathedral—Switzerland's largest—offers magnificent views of the city. Built in Gothic style, the interior has high-pitched ceilings and a unique rose window with stained glass depicting the months of the year, seasons, human activities, and zodiac signs. The cathedral continues the tradition of the ‘Nights Watch’; initiated in 1405, the tower is manned nightly from 10:00pm until 2:00am. The person on duty is responsible for shouting out the time every hour, from all four sides of the tower.