Museum Viamala

Exhibition Church of St Martin

Ausstellung Kirche St. Martin
Bilderdecke Kirche St. Martin

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Kirche St. Martin, Zillis

Since summer 1993, the permanent exhibition on the world-famous Romanesque picture ceiling of St Martin's Church has been located on the main street in Zillis (a 5-minute walk from the church). It is worth visiting the exhibition first and then the church.

Description

Using contemporary museological means, the exhibition contributes to the understanding of church ceilings and medieval imagery. Visitors are given information about the historical and geographical environment in which such a work of art could be created. The exhibition provides an insight into the painter's workshop of a medieval artist. It shows the special construction of the ceiling and reports on the state of preservation and the age of the panels. The pictorial programme and the meaning of the paintings are explained in a short film. Individual themes of the picture ceiling are presented in more detail. The exhibition invites visitors to explore the world view of the Middle Ages.

The themes of the exhibition

  • The road to Zillis
  • The medieval view of the world
  • Church of St Martin
  • Ceiling construction
  • Age determination
  • Pictorial programme
  • Signs and gestures
  • Special exhibition on topics related to the Reigon

Groups
For group visits to the exhibition, please book in advance by calling +41 81 661 22 55 or sending an e-mail to ausstellung@zillis-st-martin.ch. A guided tour can also be arranged by prior appointment, see below.

Guided tours of the exhibition/church
For individual visitors: In July and August, every Tuesday at 3.00 pm. No booking required. Costs CHF 6.00 per adult, CHF 4.00 per child. Meeting point: In front of the exhibition, Hauptstrasse 28, Zillis.
For groups: At any time by prior arrangement. Price CHF 100.00, plus admission. To book, call +41 81 661 22 55 or email ausstellung@zillis-st-martin.ch.

Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the exhibition. Exceptions are small dogs, which can be carried in a bag.

Prices

Single admission to the church & exhibition
Adults: CHF 6.00
Children (6 - 16 years): CHF 4.00

Group rate church & exhibition (10 persons or more)
Adults: CHF 4.00
Children (6 - 16 years): CHF 3.00

Combined ticket church, exhibition & Viamala Gorge
Adults: CHF 10.00
Children (6 - 16 years): CHF 6.00

Guided tour for groups (advance booking required)
CHF 100.00

Opening hours

Exhibition
Summer season: 1 April - 22 October 2023, daily from 10.00 - 17.30
Winter season: closed

Church
Daily from 10.00 - 17.30. Except during church services.

Directions

Public Transport

Zillis can be reached by PostBus. Timetable information at www.sbb.ch.

Directions

Accessibility by private transport:

  • A13 San Bernardino Route, coming from the north: Take exit 24-Zillis.
  • A13 San Bernardino Route, coming from the south: Take exit 25-Andeer and then continue in the direction of Zillis.

Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Parking

Large car park at the church of St. Martin(location Google Maps). A few car parks at the post office in Zillis (location GoogleMaps).

Contact

Exhibition Church of St Martin

Hauptstrasse 28, 7432 Zillis-Reischen

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