Chur Cathedral Treasury Museum guided tour

Discover the Cathedral Treasury Museum on this guided tour exploring centuries of religious art and history. You'll see two remarkable collections that showcase medieval craftsmanship and Switzerland's unique artistic heritage.Your guide will lead you through the Cathedral Treasury, filled with ancient reliquaries and liturgical objects originally used in the medieval cathedral and the coastal church of St. Luzi. You'll learn about the significance of these sacred items and their role in religious ceremonies throughout the centuries.The tour also includes the death picture cycle from 1543, a collection unique in Switzerland. This extraordinary work comprises 25 scenes depicting death imagery from the bishop's castle, offering insight into medieval perspectives on mortality and the afterlife.Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the museum's treasures and explain the historical context behind these remarkable works of art.