Hofkirche

cathedral, Lucerne, Switzerland

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The Hofkirche, officially the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St. Leodegar, is a significant landmark in Lucerne, Switzerland. Its origins trace back to an 8th-century Benedictine monastery founded by St. Leodegar. The church, which has undergone alterations, is noted for its historical importance and architectural presence within the city. It is situated on the right bank of the Reuss River, in the old town area characterized by well-preserved medieval structures. The Hofkirche is a notable building among Lucerne's historical sites, contributing to the city's picturesque setting and rich history.1

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…Chapel (1178; altered 1750); the Hofkirche (an 8th-century cathedral and collegiate church of St. Leodegar); and the Mariahilf Church (1676–81). Other landmarks are Bertel Thorvaldsen’s “Lion of Lucerne” monument (1819–21), in memory of the Swiss guards slain while defending the Tuileries in Paris in 1792; the Glacier Garden, a relic…
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…Chapel (1178; altered 1750); the Hofkirche (an 8th-century cathedral and collegiate church of St. Leodegar); and the Mariahilf Church (1676–81). Other landmarks are Bertel Thorvaldsen’s “Lion of Lucerne” monument (1819–21), in memory of the Swiss guards slain while defending the Tuileries in Paris in 1792; the Glacier Garden, a relic…
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