Sevärdheter i Samedan

Samedan Essentials

Samedan serves as the historic and cultural hub of the Upper Engadin valley. This collection highlights the village's architectural heritage, including the 13th-century La Tuor tower and the Chesa Planta, a patrician house containing a significant library. The list covers various religious landmarks, from the hilltop San Peter to the iconic San Gian in nearby Celerina. Natural highlights include the panoramic Muottas Muragl and Piz Nair, alongside the Engadin Airport, recognized as the highest regional airport in Europe.

Adrian Michael / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Muottas Muragl

Muottas Muragl is a location on the southern slopes of the Blais da Muottas, a summit at the western end of the range descending from Piz…

Annemarie Schwarzenbach / Public domain

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Bibliothek Salis-Planta

Located within the historic Chesa Planta, this library is housed in a grand 16th-century patrician mansion that showcases aristocratic Engadin domestic culture.

Annemarie Schwarzenbach / Public domain

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La Tuor

A 13th-century medieval residential tower that now serves as a cultural center and exhibition space for local history and art.

Xenos / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Reformierte Kirche Samedan

An Evangelical-Reformed church located in the center of the village, featuring a distinctive Baroque bell tower.

Xenos / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Reformierte Kirche San Peter

Situated on a hill overlooking Samedan, this late Gothic church dates back to the late 15th century and stands on the site of the village's original settlement.

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