Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Jesuitenkirche
St. Franz Xaver
Als erste grosse Barockkirche der Schweiz wirkte sie inspirierend und wegleitend. Wegen ihrer hervorragenden Ausstattung gehört sie zu den bedeutenden Werken barocker Sakralarchitektur.
1949 wurde der östlich an die Kirche angrenzende spätgotische << Freienhof >> abgebrochen. 1978 erstellte man in Anlehnung an die Originalpläne den Vorplatz.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1969
Restauriert 1957-1958 und 1974-1980
German-English translation by Google translate.
Jesuit Church
St. Francis Xavier
1666-1677 built by the Jesuits as a religious church 1756-1757 and joined by a westerly wing of the college. The plans for the church probably created by Father Christopher Volger with the participation of Brother Henry Mayer, who designed the interior.
As the first large baroque church of Switzerland it looked inspiring and wegleitend. Because of its excellent features it is one of the important works of Baroque sacred architecture.
In 1949 the east adjacent to the church late Gothic << Freienhof >> was canceled. 1978 is created based on the original plans the forecourt. Historical monument since 1969
Restored in 1957-1958 and 1974-1980
Erected by Stadt der Luzern (City of Lucerne).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 47° 3.046′ N, 8° 18.308′ E. Marker is in Luzern. Marker is at the intersection of Bahnhofstrasse (Jesuitenplatz) and Theaterplatz, on the left when traveling east on Bahnhofstrasse (Jesuitenplatz). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofstrasse 11, Luzern 6003, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ritter Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Fishermens Point (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Metzgerrainli (about 120 meters away); Stammhaus Corragioni D’Orelli (about 120 meters away); The Sonnenberg House in Zoepfli (about 120 meters away); Metzgerrainli 6 (about 120 meters away); Chapel Bridge (about 120 meters away); The Pfyffer Student House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.
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