The discount hotels near the Fraumünster Church in Zurich will always be easy to locate as the ancient abbey's clock tower, with its distinctive greenish colored spire can be seen for miles. The church, first built in 853, has a long history within the country and the city itself, as it was granted the ability to literally manage the city in 1045. Over time, the authority and influence of the church decreased, with the actual monastery originally build off the church destroyed in 1898. The church itself, however, was left standing and is now a parish church within the city.
Visitors staying at the budget hotels in Zurich near the Fraumünster Church should plan a trip to the building to see the famous Marc Chagall stained glass windows. These windows, added to the church in 1970, depict 5 stories from the bible in brilliant detail, design and color. There are other stained glass windows in the church as well as some beautiful artwork, making this a memorable stop in the city.