Schwyz, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Heiligkreuzkapelle
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“Holy Cross Chapel”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
1. Heiligkreuzkapelle / “Holy Cross Chapel” Marker
1645 durch Zeugherr Anastasius Kyd erbaut für das beim Dorfbrand von 1642 verschonte Kruzifix
1983-84 restauriert und unter den Schutz der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft und des Kantons Schwyz gestellt
Built in 1645 by armorer Anastasius Kyd for the crucifix that was spared in the village fire of 1642.
Restored in 1983-84 and placed under the protection of the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Schwyz.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1645.
Location. 47° 1.295′ N, 8° 39.225′ E. Marker is in Schwyz. It is on Schulgasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schulgasse 9, Schwyz 6430, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rathaus/ City Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bahnhofstrasse (about 150 meters away); Willkommen am Morgarten! / Welcome to Morgarten!
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
2. Heiligkreuzkapelle / “Holy Cross Chapel” and Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
3. Chapel interior
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
