St. Peterskapelle - Luzern, Switzerland
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N 47° 03.146 E 008° 18.486
32T E 447449 N 5211223
The chapel St. Peter in the center of Luzern is the one the famous Chapel Bridge is named after.
Waymark Code: WMQ4DB
Location: Luzern, Switzerland
Date Posted: 12/18/2015
Views: 7
EN: The Chapel of St. Peter stands on the north bank of the river Reuss just next to the world-famous Chapel Bridge, which is named after it. It was rebuilt in Baroque style in 1749. Previously, there was a chapel from the 12th century at this location, of which a few elements were taken over in the new building. The paintings on the outer wall date from the 19th and early 20th century.
DE: Die Kapelle St. Peter steht am Nordufer der Reuss gleich bei der weltberühmten Kapellbrücke, die nach ihr benannt ist. Sie wurde 1749 in barockem Stil neu erbaut. Zuvor war an der selben Stelle eine Kapelle aus dem 12. Jahrhundert, von der einige wenige Elemente übernommen wurden. Die Gemälde an der Aussenwand stammen aus dem 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhundert.
Type of Church: Chapel
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1749
Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque
Diocese: Basel
Address/Location:
Kapellplatz 1
Luzern, LU Switzerland
6004
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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