Kapuzinerinnenkloster Wattwil
Kapuzinerinnenkloster Wattwil, Capuchin monastery in Wattwil, Switzerland
The Capuchin monastery contains architectural elements from the 17th and 18th centuries, with a Baroque church located in the Wenkenrüti area.
After a fire destroyed the original building in 1620, the Capuchin sisters moved to Wenkenrüti in Wattwil and constructed a new monastery in 1621.
The monastery maintained strong connections with surrounding parishes through the production of candles and the maintenance of liturgical textiles in the 19th century.
Following the departure of Capuchin sisters in 2010, the property transferred to the Diocese of St. Gallen, which now manages the cultural heritage site.
The monastery originated from a Beguine community that lived on Hünersedel at Ricken Pass during the 14th century before settling in Pfanneregg.
Location: Wattwil
Location: canton St. Gallen
Address: Wenkenrüti
GPS coordinates: 47.30151,9.08190
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:07
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