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Another way to get to the top of Schlossberg is to ride this mountain funicular.
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Münster Unserer Lieben Frau
The cathedral is Freiburg's biggest sight in the city, one of the oldest and most beautiful in all of Europe. The gargoyles are not to be missed - be sure to study every corner of the Munster. Make the effort to climb to the top of the tower for the fabulous views (€5) - the entrance is to the side and the cashier is at the top of about 200 stairs. Guided tours are offered, but check the website for more details (also check to see when the cathedral is closed to the public). M-F mornings until 13:00 and Sa until 13:30, there is a market on the square surrounding the church. Visit on Saturday morning, as it then will be the biggest and nicest. Vendors are pleasant and sell local produce and goods. Buy a Bratwurst mit Brötchen (Bratwurst in a bun) or Currywurst for around €3.50. It will be an inexpensive, authentic, and delicious lunch or snack.
Museum of City History
Historisches Kaufhaus
Located on the square surrounding the Muenster.
The visual art and sculpture collection includes works by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Anselm Feuerbach, Hans Baldung Grien, Matthias Grünewald, the Master of the Housebook, Hans Thoma, and Franz Xaver Winterhalter. There is also a sculpture hall with four-metre-high stone prophets from Freiburg Cathedral, a church organ from Welte & Sons with an exterior from the 1730s, and a library of art and cultural history. Free for students.
One of two remaining old city gates. The gate is beautifully decorated, including with a large picture painted by Matthias Schwäri in 1572.
Tin Figure Museum
A small museum inside the Scwabentor Gate showing off impressive historical tin figure dioramas.