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The Lucerne Abbey Treasure is one of the oldest and most important sacred treasures in Switzerland.

Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, with the oldest highlights - a magnificent vestment cross and a missal binding - dating from the 12th/15th century. Another masterful example of medieval goldsmithing is a chalice from the Burgundian booty of the Confederates, captured at the Battle of Murten in 1476. However, the majority of the treasures date from the 17th and 18th centuries, i.e. from the period after the new construction of the collegiate church of St. Leodegar and Mauritius. In addition to numerous baroque chalices, elaborately crafted reliquaries and silk-embroidered chasubles, there are also five almost life-size silver reliquary busts. The painting of the treasury room from 1933 in the Art Deco style is unique in Switzerland.

After lying dormant for decades, it was brought to light in 2018 to mark the 1250th anniversary of the canons' monastery of St. Leodegar, re-exhibited and made accessible to the public again through guided tours. Since then, over 2,500 people have visited this extraordinary treasure chamber in the Hofkirche, and guided tours are regularly offered to the public and for groups by appointment.

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Luzerner Stiftsschatz
St.-Leodegar-Strasse 6
6006 Luzern
041 210 72 68 (Urs-B. Frei, Konservator)
041 229 95 00 (Pfarreisekretariat)
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Hofkirche Luzern
Sankt-Leodegar-Strasse 6
6006  Luzern
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Phone  +41 (0)41 229 95 00
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Hofkirche Luzern
Sankt-Leodegar-Strasse 6
6006 Luzern
Phone  +41 (0)41 229 95 00
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