Grossmunster's towers

Zurich's Grossmunster is a 12th-century Romanesque ex-cathedral with a fascinating history of Catholic saints and Protestant preaching. According to legend, the Grossmunster was founded by Charlemagne after his horse stopped over the graves of three early Christian martyrs.
The Grossmunster's twin three-story towers dominate the city of Zurich, whose buildings are otherwise quite modest in size. The view from the north tower (about 200 steps up) provides marvelous views of the city and across the Limmat river.