Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Jesuitenkirche
St. Franz Xaver
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2013
1. Jesuitenkirche Marker
Caption: Ausschnitt aus dem Stadtprospekt von Schumacher 1792. (Excerpt from the City of Schumacher leaflet 1792.)
1666-1677 von den Jesuiten als Ordenskirche erbaut und 1756-1757 durch einen westlich gelegenen Flügel mit dem Kollegium verbunden. Die Pläne zur Kirche schuf vermutlich Pater Christoph Volger unter Mitwirkung von Bruder Heinrich Mayer, der die Innenausstattung entwarf.
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
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
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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: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 47° 3.046′ N, 8° 18.308′ E. Marker is in Luzern. It 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.
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 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);
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2013
2. Jesuitenkirche Marker
The marker is on the left side of the church above the figure.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2013
3. Jesuitenkirche
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2013
4. Jesuitenkirche
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013
5. Jesuitenkirche interior
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 715 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
