Religiöse Stätten im Kanton Luzern

Historic Religious Sites

This collection features significant religious architecture across Central Switzerland, ranging from medieval pilgrimage sites to modern parish centers. Highlights include the Battle Chapel of Sempach, commemorating the 1386 victory, and the historic St. Martin on Kirchbühl, one of the region's oldest churches. The list spans diverse styles and functions, including Benedictine monasteries, 17th-century rural chapels, and the striking contemporary design of Meggen’s Piuskirche.

Historic Religious Sites — Karte

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A

Matthäuskirche

Protestant-Reformed church located on Hertensteinstrasse in central Lucerne.

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B

Peterskapelle

Historic Catholic chapel located in the heart of Lucerne near the Kapellbrücke.

C

Katholische Kirche St. Martin

Catholic parish church featuring 24/7 access for visitors.

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D

Schlachtkapelle St.Jakob

Commemorative chapel built near the site of the 1386 Battle of Sempach, located above the town.

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E

Sankt Martin

Located on Kirchbühl, this is recognized as one of the oldest church buildings in the Canton of Lucerne.

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F

Pfarrkirche St. Jakobus Major und St. Barbara

Roman Catholic parish church serving the community of Dietwil.

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G

Beinhaus

A protected cemetery chapel and ossuary in Dietwil dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua.

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H

Wendelinskapelle

Roman Catholic chapel located in the village of Fenkrieden within the municipality of Sins.

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I

St. Germanus

Roman Catholic parish church in Abtwil dating back to the 18th century.

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J

St. Andreas

Roman Catholic chapel situated in the hamlet of Holderstock.

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K

Kapelle Michaelskreuz

Catholic chapel situated on the Rooterberg ridge overlooking the municipality of Root.

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L

Piuskirche

Modern Roman Catholic parish church and community center in Meggen.

M

Jakobskapelle

A 17th-century Roman Catholic chapel located on the eastern edge of Buttwil.

N

St. Laurentius Kirche

Catholic place of worship located in the region.

O

Kapelle Schloss Heidegg

Wheelchair-accessible chapel located within the grounds of the historic Heidegg Castle.

P

Benediktinerinnenkloster

Benedictine monastery for nuns, reflecting the region's monastic traditions.

Q

Katholische Kirche St. Verena

Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to Saint Verena.

R

Katholische Kirche St. Andreas

Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to Saint Andrew.