Bishop's Castle, Episcopal palace on cathedral hill in Chur, Switzerland.
The stone residence stands on a hill overlooking the city, featuring multiple stories, towers, and fortified walls that create its medieval appearance.
The episcopal palace, constructed during medieval times, served as the residence of bishops who administered extensive territories in the Grisons region.
The palace halls maintain their religious function while housing exhibitions about regional ecclesiastical history and artifacts from different centuries.
The palace interior opens to visitors from Tuesday through Saturday between April and October, with guided tours available in German and English.
The north tower contains a collection of medieval manuscripts and documents that detail the development of Christianity in eastern Switzerland.
Location: Chur
Location: Grisons
Part of: Bishops's Court
GPS coordinates: 46.84820,9.53534
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:39
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