Church of the Holy Cross, Chur
The Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) is a Catholic church built between 1966 and 1969. It was designed by Swiss architect Walter Förderer in a Brutalist style.
The Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) is a Catholic church built between 1966 and 1969. It was designed by Swiss architect Walter Förderer in a Brutalist style.
The Bergkirchli was built in the 15th century, at 1900m altitude. In 1974 and 1997, restorations were performed. Today, the church is a concert hall, its religious use is mainly limited to funerals and weddings.
1703 - Abbot Bonifaz Tschupp I commissions the baroque construction. The builder came from Sargans. 1704 - On the 19. October, the church is consecrated by Bishop Federspiel from Chur. 1749 - The ceiling paintings are painted by Martin Leonz Zeuger. The carvings of the altar leaves, pulpit and choir chairs come from local woodcarvers.
The chapel Steg has existed in its present form since 1907. The Malbun Peace Chapel has been a popular place of worship for the alpine services since 1951.