History and architecture Church of San Peter

Church of San Peter - History and architecture, in cooperation with Open Doors Engadin 2025.

The church of San Peter Samedan was first mentioned in a document in 1139. At this time, the church was sold by the Counts of Gammertingen to the Bishop of Chur. The church tower dates back to this time, it is dated around 1100.
The current nave, built in the late Gothic style, including a polygonal choir, was built in 1491/92 by the two most important master builders of that time in Graubünden, Steffan Klain and Andreas Bühler. The Romanesque tower dates back to 1106. Archaeological investigations in 2017 revealed the remains of the walls of a predecessor church. Do these foundations point to Carolingian times? This would make San Peter Samedan in the same train as St. Peter in Mistail (around 800), St. Peter in Ramosch (from the 8th/9th century) and the World Heritage Site Son Jon Monastery in Müstair. Is San Peter Samedan a Carolingian foundation? We don't know; There is some evidence for this.
Using the example of the churches of San Peter Samedan, Walter Isler shows the historical background to the late Gothic building boom in Graubünden and introduces the construction technology of that time. Jürg Stocker on the organ enriches this occasion.

Before, between and after the guided tours, the church of San Peter is open for a free visit from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The meeting point is Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. in front of the church of San Peter Samedan (church above the village by the cemetery). Duration of the tour 45-60 minutes.