Chapel Surselva

Kapelle Sogn Murezi, Valgronda/Cumbel

Kapelle Sogn Murezi Cumbel Valgronda

The chapel Sogn Murezi stands in Valgronda at the entrance to Val Lumnezia. It is one of the oldest places of worship in the valley.
Keys available.

Description

Keys available from Tina Capeder, Tel. 0041 79 659 97 77.

The chapel is one of the oldest churches in the valley. It first appears in the Carolingian Urbar of about 840. In the letter of indulgence of 1345, it is mentioned as a branch, and not St. Stephen. A new building was built and inaugurated on the old site in 1716.
Building description: East-facing, baroque complex consisting of a two-bay nave and choir closed on three sides, both vaulted with barrels. Gable roof.
The tower: With a slender pointed helmet without eyelashes. It stands on the north side of the choir.
Decoration: The wooden altar dates from 1717. The altarpiece depicts St. Maurice on horseback, 1610.
Cult utensils: A silver chalice from the 17th century
Bells: With inscriptions from 1782.

(Collected by: Regiun Surselva)

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