Church of St. Leodegar, Catholic church building in Lucerne, Switzerland
The Church of St. Leodegar stands with twin Gothic towers and Renaissance facade elements near Lake Lucerne, featuring detailed exterior sculptures and carvings.
The original building constructed in 735 started as a monastery dedicated to Saint Maurice before transitioning under Benedictine rule by the year 850.
The church interior contains late Gothic altars, Renaissance architectural elements, multiple organs, and religious artworks representing Swiss Catholic heritage through centuries.
Visitors enter through the west portal between spring and autumn, with guided tours available in German, French, and English by advance reservation.
The grand organ system includes 103 stops across multiple instruments, making it one of the largest church organ installations in Switzerland.
Location: Lucerne
Inception: 1633
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lucerne
Address: St.-Leodegar-Strasse 10, 12, 6006 Luzern 6006 6006
Website: https://kathluzern.ch/st-leodegar-im-hof
GPS coordinates: 47.05508,8.31281
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:50
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