Terapixel Panorama of the Battle of Murten

The Terapixel Panorama project, led by Prof. Sarah Kenderdine at EPFL's Laboratory for Experimental Museology (eM+), highlights a Swiss national icon: the Panorama de la Bataille de Morat (1893), a monumental 10×100-meter painting by German artist Louis Braun to commemorate the Swiss victory over Burgundy in 1476. The project preserves this 19th-century work digitally.

Its digital twin, composed of 1.6 trillion pixels, is the largest image ever made of a physical object. Represented in a 360-degree immersive environment, the work is augmented by volumetric videos, 3D objects, motion capture, dynamic soundscapes and synthetic odors, offering a multisensory experience.

Through exhibitions, an interactive website and educational resources, the project makes the panoramic story of this seminal battle accessible, fostering an inclusive dialogue on cultural memory, history and digital heritage in the run-up to its 550th anniversary in 2026.

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The Panorama de Morat installation is now open:

Tours:
Departure every 30 minutes, duration 20 minutes

• September 3 to 5, 4 to 8 p.m.
• September 6, 2 to 6 p.m.

Reservations are required for guided tours. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified as soon as registration opens.

Open house

• September 2, 6 to 10 p.m.
• September 3 to 5, 12 to 4 p.m.
• September 6, 12 noon and 2 p.m.