Old Town of Chur
Overview
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Intro
Walk through the car-free old town of the oldest city in Switzerland. Between winding alleys, boutiques and restaurants, you will immerse yourself in over 5000 years of history.
The old town of Chur at a glance
Chur is located in the canton of Graubünden and is one of the oldest cities in Switzerland with a settlement history of over 5000 years. The car-free old town impresses with winding alleys, picturesque squares and historic buildings. Above it towers the episcopal court with the Cathedral of St. Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
What to experience
Walk through the alleys
Follow the red signs from the Obertor through winding alleys to the picturesque Arcas Square. Along the way, you'll pass historic guild houses, boutiques and cafés. You can refresh and rest at the city's many public fountains. By the way, the water is drinkable.
- Good to know: The free City E-Guide app offers individual tours with audio contributions.
- Tip: Try specialties such as capuns or pizokel in one of the old town restaurants.
Cathedral and Episcopal Court
Climb up to the Bishop's Court and enter the 800-year-old Cathedral of St. Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The late Gothic high altar with 153 carved figures and the stained glass windows by Augusto Giacometti from 1919 leave lasting impressions. From the terrace you can enjoy a wide view over the city.
- Good to know: During the masses, the cathedral is not accessible.
Graubünden Art Museum (1–2 hours)
Visit the Graubünden Art Museum in the historic Villa Planta with its modern extension. The collection comprises around 8000 works and shows highlights of the Giacometti family of artists as well as works by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. In the garden there is a sculpture by HR Giger, the Chur-born artist and Oscar winner for the film "Alien".
- Good to know: Children and young people up to 16 years of age have free admission.
- Tip: Visit the Giger Bar in the Kalchbühl Centre with its surreal décor.
General information
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All year
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Accessible
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Address
Chur Tourismus
Bahnhofstrasse 32
7000
Chur
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)81 252 18 18
Fax +41 (0)81 254 58 89
info@churtourismus.ch
churtourismus.ch
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