Church of St. Johann

The church of St. Johann whose construction began around 1000. At the end of the 14th century, a new Gothic church with three naves was built. The basement of the church contains the well-preserved remains of the previous Romanesque churches. One day after the introduction of the Reformation in 1529, the paintings and altars were destroyed. The baroque stucco ceilings of the central nave and the interior side aisles were made by Johann Jakob Schärer (1667-1746). The church was last renovated in 1990.

About this building

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Interior features

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Train station within 250m
  • Café within 500m

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