Chapel Surselva

Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun

Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun (oua_90538512_image)
Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun (oua_90538513_image)

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Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun (oua_85007238_image)

The Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene is located in Rueun. The chapel is open daily and is freely accessible.

Description

The chapel is not mentioned in older documents (earliest archival mention 1672, Pf. A.), but undoubtedly dates back to the Middle Ages.
Specifications: Chapel facing north-west with a conical chancel inside and outside. The nave now carries a wooden barrel, which has replaced a brick vault of the same shape, the rudiments of which can still be seen. Narrow square windows with curly soffits.
Altar: The back wall of the altar niche covers an image of St. Ambrose; 17th century .
Bell: Without inscription and date; around 1500.

(Text recorded by: Regiun Surselva)

Contact

Kapelle Sontga Maria Madleina, Rueun

7156 Rueun

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