Chapel Disentis Sedrun

Kapelle St. Maria zum Schnee, Zarcuns

Kapelle in Zarcuns
Kapelle in Zarcuns

Description

Architectural history: According to the inscription, the chapel was built according to a vision of Our Lady given to John of Giuf on 8 January 1622 in this place. Consecration on 13 June 1630 with an altar in honour of Mary, Magdalene and Martha. The existing chapel, however, seems to go back to a new building consecrated on 8 July 1672 in honour of St. Mary to the Snow. Indulgences were granted to her in 1750 and 1755. specifications: Southeast-facing chapel with three-sided closed, retracted choir, barrel vault with stitch caps. The ship is divided into two parts by a belt. Continuous cornice. Stitch-arched windows. The entrance is on the northwest front. Murals: The vaulted zone is decorated with artisanal shields. equipment: The high altar is a structure consisting of two pairs of winding, slanted columns and a curly, openwork gable. In the niche modern figure. The side altars are similar to the high altar, 1679.  In the choir a small carved processional figure. A casula made of white silk, 18th century Bells: With inscriptions, 1788.

Opening hours

Key: Vigeli Schmid Tel.+41(0)81 949 15 70

Directions

Public Transport

By train from Lucerne over the Oberalp Pass or from Zurich via Chur to Sedrun or Rueras. Walk 10 minutes from both stops

Directions

By car from Lucerne over the Oberalp Pass or from Zurich via Chur to Zarcuns. Between Sedun and Rueras, at the junction to the power plant

The Oberalp Pass is closed to car traffic in winter.

Parking

Parking on the roadside next to the chapel

Contact

Kapelle St. Maria zum Schnee, Zarcuns

Zarcuns, 7188 Sedrun

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