The Aabey of Saint Mourice

Today in Saint Mourice, in Switzerland, located at the entry to the upper Rhone Valley, between a rock face and the river. Here you will find the famous abbey and a castle.

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A rather remarkable place with a long history. The abbey was founded in the 6th century and is one of the oldest in Western Christianity. The abbey itself is famous also for its beautiful Romanesque architecture.

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The Abbey of Saint-Maurice in Valais was founded 1,500 years ago as a place of martyrdevotion. The pilgrimage site was once the spiritual center of the Burgundian Empire and today houses one of the richest church treasures in Europe.

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and a beautiful view around

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Thanks for stopping by, have a beautiful day!



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The building looks sturdy enough to last many more lifetimes without needing much of a renovation. The interior designs look beautiful :)

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