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Chapel Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun

Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun (oua_85007235_image)
Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun (oua_90538512_image)

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Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun (oua_90538513_image)
The chapel of St. Maria Magdalene is located in Rueun. The chapel is open daily and is freely accessible.

Description

The chapel is not mentioned in older documents (earliest archival mention 1672, Pf. A.), but undoubtedly dates back to the Middle Ages.Building description: Northwest-facing chapel with a conical chancel on the inside and outside. The nave now has a wooden barrel vault, which has replaced a brick vault of the same shape, the beginnings of which can still be seen. Narrow square windows with curved reveals.Altar: The back wall of the altar niche is decorated with an image of St. Ambrose; 17th century.Bell: Without inscription or date; around 1500.

(Text recorded by: Regiun Surselva)

Contact

Chapel Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun

7156 Rueun

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