Saint Martin's Church, Romanesque church in Zillis-Reischen, Switzerland
Saint Martin's Church features a rectangular structure with small windows placed high on the nave walls and a Gothic choir at the eastern end.
The first religious building on this site dates from the 5th century, while King Otto I transferred the church ownership to the Bishop of Chur in 940.
The wooden ceiling contains 153 painted panels from 1110, depicting biblical scenes, mythical creatures, and stories from Saint Martin of Tours' life.
The church opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours until 6:00 PM between April and October, offering guided tours of the ceiling paintings.
The ceiling panels include 48 outer ring paintings of mythical figures combining elements of land and sea animals, with angels representing wind directions in corners.
Location: Zillis-Reischen
Location: Canton of the Grisons
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: list of cultural properties in Zillis-Reischen
Website: https://zillis-st-martin.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.63420,9.44167
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:01
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