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Guided tour Cathedral Treasury Museum Chur public

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You will meet your guide and other participants at 3:30 pm at the courtyard in front of the Episcopal Castle. An experienced guide will lead you through the Cathedral Treasury Museum, showing and explaining the works of art of the past. In this museum you can admire two collections. You will see the Cathedral Treasury, which is filled with ancient reliquaries and liturgical utensils. These were originally used in medieval times as furnishings in the costal church of St. Luzi and in the cathedral. In addition, you will get to see the death picture cycle from 1543, which is unique in Switzerland. This work contains 25 scenes and shows death pictures from the bishop's castle. In this one-hour guided tour you will dive into the past and learn a lot about the treasures in the museum. **Practical Information:** + Recommended: Clothing for low temperatures in the museum (18 - 19°C) + Suitable for strollers + A minimum number of participants is required for this tour. If there are too few registrations, the tour may be cancelled the day before.



SWISS ACTIVITIES TIP

Whether before or after the tour, the Café and Restaurant Eugen is considered an insider tip in Chur. You can look forward to delicious food and a very cozy ambience.



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  • Your guide will lead you through the treasures of the past and explain their significance.
  • Marvel at two of the museum's unique collection holdings.
  • Discover relics and liturgical utensils, which were original furnishings of the cathedral.
  • Admire the death picture cycle from 1543, unique in Switzerland
Included items
1 hour guided tour
Museum entrance
Professional guide
Itinerary
Courtyard 19, 7000 Chur, Switzerland
End point
7000, Chur, Switzerland, CH

Treffpunkt

Hof 19, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

Sprache

English

Price

Adults (from 16 years)

01.01.2013 - 01.01.2100 CHF 22

Toddlers (up to 5 years)

01.01.2013 - 01.01.2100 CHF 0

Children (6 - 15 years)

01.01.2013 - 01.01.2100 CHF 8
Indicative price incl. VAT. Subject to change without notice Bookable online

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Guided tour Cathedral Treasury Museum Chur public

Hof 19, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

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