Stadtkirche Glarus, Reformed church in Glarus, Switzerland
Stadtkirche Glarus is a church building in the Romanesque Revival style with twin towers and a grand central nave that rose from the ashes of the 1861 fire. The interior features soaring vaulted ceilings and rounded arches that define its architectural character.
After a devastating fire destroyed much of Glarus in 1861, architect Ferdinand Stadler designed this church, which was completed in 1866. It became a symbol of the town's rebuilding and recovery after the disaster.
The interior layout reflects its shared past, as both Protestant and Catholic worshippers gathered here until 1964 in a rare arrangement of religious coexistence. You can still sense how the space was arranged to accommodate both communities side by side.
The church is typically open to visitors, and guided tours can be arranged through the local parish office in central Glarus. Allow time to explore the fine interior details and appreciate the impressive twin towers from outside.
The building underwent a meticulous restoration between 1995 and 1999 and received the Europa Nostra medal in 2001 for this work. This international honor recognized how skillfully craftspeople had preserved the original beauty and structural integrity.
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