Michaelskreuz Chapel, Chapel in Root, Switzerland.
The Michaelskreuz Chapel features a bright altar area naturally illuminated through windows in the tower structure, creating an optimal environment for religious ceremonies.
Initially built as a wooden structure in 1436 to house a depiction of Mother Mary, the chapel was replaced with stone in 1796 and rebuilt in 1947.
The chapel maintains its position as a central religious venue in Root, hosting regular services, weddings, baptisms, and other ceremonial gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can access detailed information about chapel reservations, usage regulations, and associated costs through the official parish website of Root.
The chapel incorporates a modern altar area, redesigned by architect Markus Boyer in 2007 and consecrated by General Vicar Roland Bernhard Trauffer.
Location: Root
Inception: 1947
Part of: list of cultural properties in Root
Address: Michaelskreuz 5.1, 6037 Root 6037
GPS coordinates: 47.11457,8.41713
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:29
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