St. Peter Church
Kirche St. Peter
Zurich's oldest parish church. The 8.7 m clock face on its tower is said to be the largest church clock face in Europe.
St. Peter's Church sits on the south side of Lindenhof. Its origins go back to the 9th century. The surviving structure is mainly a 13th-century tower and an 18th-century Baroque nave. The giant clock face on the tower is visible from almost anywhere in the old town. In the past, the tower also served as a fire lookout. The interior is simple and bright, and admission is free. It's a 3-minute walk from Lindenhof, and it fits well into an old-town route with the Fraumünster and Bahnhofstrasse.
Opening hours
Usually 08:00–18:00 (closed to visitors during services)
Nearby sights
- Fraumünster
- Lindenhof
- Confiserie Sprüngli Paradeplatz
- Zurich Lake & River Baths (Badi)
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Grossmünster
- Lake Zurich
- Niederdorf (Old Town)