Catholic Church Arosa Lenzerheide

Church of St. Luzi in Lain

Kirche St. Lutzi in Lain
The church of St. Luzi is located in the middle of the idyllic village of Lain.

Description

The richly decorated, two-storey façade of the daughter church in Lain is striking. This was built around 1678 to 1680 on the rocky foundation of a predecessor church and features a Carolingian ring crypt and a three-nave late Romanesque high choir that is unique in Switzerland. The baroque church interior houses countless sights by unknown artists. The late Renaissance high altar is flanked by two side altars. The winged altars at the entrance date from the early 16th century. The church is considered a rare example of the transition from Renaissance to early Baroque. Written documents and the name of the title saint indicate an older church. It was built in the years 1678-85. The church is considered a rare example from the transition from Renaissance to early Baroque.

Directions

Public Transport

By post bus from Chur to Lenzerheide. At the Lenzerheide Post stop, change to the course towards Lain, Muldain and Zorten.

Parking

The car park in Lain is located directly on the main road.

Contact

Church of St. Luzi in Lain

7082 Vaz / Obervaz Lain

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