Church Disentis Sedrun

Sogn Giachen, Rueras

Rueras

Description

History: In 1491 the chapel with three altars was consecrated. From this building you can still see the foundations of the three-sided closed choir. The church that exists today dates back to a new building, which was consecrated in 1730 in honor of the two saints mentioned with three altars. 1928 New construction of the tower. Extension of the ship in 1938. Rueras has had its own chaplaincy since 1643.Building description: The chapel facing northwest consists of a three-bay nave and the retracted, three-sided closed choir. Barrel vaults, divided by straps and adapted to the polygon in the choir. The choir is flanked by the sacristy and the new tower (1928). equipment: The high altar is an edictula of three pairs of triangular columns with hangings and a dissolved roof, in the gap of which stands a gable piece. The tendrils show elements of the cartilage style, second half of the 17th century.  The altarpiece dates from the same period. The side altars are composed as counterparts. On the choir arch a crucifix from the 17th century Gothic lecturing cross, 14th century bells: 1-4 by Ruetschi AG Aarau, 1929, with inscriptions.

Directions

Public Transport

By train from Lucerne over the Oberalp Pass or from Zurich via Chur to rueras train station. On foot about 10 minutes

Directions

By car from Lucerne over the Oberalp Pass or from Zurich via Chur to Rueras.

The Oberalp Pass is closed in winter

Parking

Public parking at the western end of the village

Contact

Sogn Giachen, Rueras

7187 Rueras

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