Loreto Chapel, Baroque chapel in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Constructed from regional molasse sandstone, this religious building stands on an elevated position overlooking the medieval district of Fribourg.
The chapel was designed and built in 1647 by Jean-François Reyff during a period of internal tensions within Switzerland.
The structure replicates the dimensions and architecture of the Santa Casa de Loreto in Italy, where Virgin Mary received Angel Gabriel.
The chapel opens from March through October on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays with guided tours available upon request.
Visitors can access the chapel via the Little Train of Fribourg, which stops for five minutes at this Class A Swiss cultural property.
Location: Fribourg
Inception: 1647
Architects: Jean-François Reyff
Made from material: molasse
Part of: list of cultural properties in Fribourg
Address: Chemin de Lorette 3, 1700 Fribourg
GPS coordinates: 46.80092,7.16631
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:52
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