Territorial Abbey of Saint-Maurice
Territorial Abbey of Saint-Maurice, Territorial abbey in Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
The monastery complex stands against a limestone cliff, featuring a basilica church, archaeological site, and religious quarters for Augustinian canons.
Founded in 515 by King Sigismund of Burgundy, this monastery represents the oldest continuously active religious institution in Western Christianity.
The abbey treasury contains medieval religious artifacts, including gold reliquaries, liturgical vessels, and precious textiles from various historical periods.
Guided tours of the archaeological site and treasury museum operate daily, with entrance fees including access to both the basilica and underground excavations.
The monastery bells include a carillon of 49 bells, installed in 2004, performing religious melodies during ceremonies and special concerts.
Location: Saint-Maurice
Inception: 515
Shares border with: Roman Catholic Diocese of Sion
Address: Avenue d’Agaune 15, 1890 Saint-Maurice
Website: https://abbaye-stmaurice.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.21929,7.00417
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:34
Les Bains de Lavey
2 km
Fort de Dailly
2.3 km
Dufour fortifications
564 m
Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex
613 m
Fort du Scex
910 m
Fort de Cindey
193 m
Saint-Maurice Castle
466 m
Abbatiale Saint-Maurice-d'Agaune
53 m
Bridge across the Rhone between Bex and Saint Maurice
474 m
Fortifications de l'Arzillier
742 m
Truntable Saint-Maurice
380 m
Pont de Lavey
380 m
Château de St-Maurice
489 m
Hospice et chapelle St-Jacques
249 m
Historical Fortress of St-Maurice
465 m
Saint Sigismond church and rectory
240 m
Foundation of the historical archives of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice
68 m
Capuchin convent and church
116 m
Treasury of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
66 m
Former custom house
451 m
Abri sous Roche
2.2 km
Archaeology of the Abbey of St Maurice d'Agaune
69 m
City hall
63 m
Barracks
547 m
Maison de Bons
55 m
Old building of the Lycée-collège of Saint-Maurice's Abbaye
119 m
La Gloriette
240 m
Library of the capuchin convent of Saint-Maurice
110 mReviews
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