Disentis Monastery - Benedictine Abbey

Disentis Monastery - Benedictine Abbey

Abbeys & churches – Founded in the 8th century, Disentis Monastery is today the spiritual and educational center of the Upper Rhine Valley (Vorderrheintal). A cultural history exhibition depicts the...more

The Franciscan Cloister of Mariaburg

The Franciscan Cloister of Mariaburg

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Benedictine Monastery with Black Madonna

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Easter tips – Pilgrims have been visiting the monastery...more

The Dominican Sisters of Bethany

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Disentis Monastery - Benedictine Abbey

Disentis Monastery - Benedictine Abbey – Founded in the 8th century, Disentis Monastery is today the spiritual and educational center of the Upper Rhine Valley (Vorderrheintal). A cultural history exhibition depicts the history of the Benedictine Abbey as well as ecclesiastical art.

Founded in the 8th century, Disentis Monastery is today the spiritual and educational center of the Upper Rhine Valley (Vorderrheintal). A cultural history exhibition depicts the history of the Benedictine Abbey as well as ecclesiastical art.

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The Franciscan Cloister of Mariaburg

Abbeys & churches – The Franciscan Cloister of Mariaburg sits atop Burgstock hill in the heart of Näfels. The cloister is open to anyone interested in the life of the Franciscan order and for individuals (men and women) and Christians, who wish to temporarily retire from daily hustle and bustle to lead a life of contemplation.

Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel zwischen dem Genfersee und den steil aufragenden Bergen bewohnt. Von hier wurde jahrhundertelang der Schiffsverkehr auf dem Genfersee und der bedeutende Landweg zum St.Bernhard-Pass beherrscht. Vom 12. bis ins 16. Jahrhundert gehörte Chillon den Grafen von Savoyen, dann eroberten die Berner die Wasserburg, danach die Waadtländer. Über 300’000 Besucher besichtigen pro Jahr Chillon mit den Wandmalereien aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, den unterirdischen Gewölben, Paradesälen und dem original erhaltenen Schlafzimmer aus der Zeit der Berner Herrschaft. Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel

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Benedictine Monastery with Black Madonna

Easter tips – Pilgrims have been visiting the monastery of Einsiedeln for over 1000 years. The monastery lies in the midst of a breathtaking landscape with a deep blue lake and jagged mountain tops. Today more and more nature lovers and culture-minded visitors are joining the pilgrims.

Pilgrims have been visiting the monastery of Einsiedeln for over 1000 years. The monastery lies in the midst of a breathtaking landscape with a deep blue lake and jagged mountain tops. Today more and more nature lovers and culture-minded visitors are joining the pilgrims.

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The Dominican Sisters of Bethany

Abbeys & churches – The house lies within walking distance to Ranft, where holy brother Klaus performed his deeds and near Flüeli-Ranft where he was born and lived. Both the St.Jacob’s and the Klausen pilgrimage paths lead by the Bethany house. Its doors are open to women who wish to stay with the sisters and share their lives.

The house lies within walking distance to Ranft, where holy brother Klaus performed his deeds and near Flüeli-Ranft where he was born and lived.

The Dominican Sisters of Bethany
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