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Must See
1 Chur Cathedral is
easily recognized by its
single bell tower, peeking
through the town’s trees.
2 The cathedral has an
elaborate high altar, built
in 1492 by Jacob Russ.
3 The stained-glass
window in the west wall
features scenes from the
life of the Virgin Mary. 1

The capitals of the
columns in the nave
are outstanding
examples of Swiss
Romanesque stone
carving.
Carvings of
biblical
scenes adorn
the Baroque
pulpit. 2 3
The west wall’s
magnificent
stained-glass
window
Did You Know?
The cathedral claims
to house the relics
of St Lucius, who
brought Christianity
to Britain.

The cathedral is
attached to other
buildings in the
bishop’s court.
Main entrance

Chur’s magnificent
Cathedral of St Mary
of the Assumption
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