St. Peter und Paul, Catholic church in Stans, Switzerland
St. Peter and Paul is a Catholic church in Stans featuring a three-nave basilica layout with early-Baroque architecture built in the 1640s. A Romanesque bell tower from an earlier structure rises above the newer building.
An early church existed at this site from around 750 AD. The present structure was built between 1641 and 1647 under the direction of architect Jakob Berger.
The church maintains its position as a class A Swiss cultural property, recognized in the national inventory for its architectural and historical importance.
The church sits on the Dorfplatz in central Stans and is easily reached on foot. A nearby railway station provides connections to surrounding areas via the Luzern-Stans-Engelberg line.
The structure combines architectural elements from different periods, maintaining its Romanesque bell tower while showcasing early-Baroque design features.
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