Heiligkreuzkapelle, Religious chapel in Müstair, Switzerland.
The Heiligkreuzkapelle features two levels with the upper floor decorated in marble, stucco, and paintings, while the lower floor serves as a mortuary chapel.
Originally connected to the monastery complex in the 8th century, the chapel contains wooden beams cut between 785 and 788, representing Europe's oldest dated ceiling structure.
The chapel maintains its function as a religious space after consecration by Auxiliary Bishop Marian Eleganti, connecting modern worship with medieval architecture.
Visitors can explore the chapel through guided tours available since autumn 2018, with additional information provided at the St. Johann Monastery Museum in Müstair.
During restoration work, specialists discovered figurative paintings from the Carolingian period in the eastern gable, marking an unprecedented finding in European architectural history.
GPS coordinates: 46.62953,10.44917
Latest update: April 5, 2025 14:44
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