Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. The epiphanie is part of a larger fresco painted by the "Waltensburger Meister" 1330/1340, who as well created the frescoes in the small church in Casti I had seen some days ago. I have the impression, that the artist who created the Gothic Magi-frescoe in Alvaschein, knew this work.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. In 1524, during the Swiss Reformation, the Catholic population of the city were confined to a ghetto enclosed around the bishop's court beside this cathedral. This "territory" existed over centuries. Only since 1854 Catholic citizens could settle in Chur again, where ever they wanted. I cannot read or interpret this graffito, but it is clearly dated - 1549. 25 years after the Catholics had been confined in and around the cathedral.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. Not only the massive bundle piers along the nave offer much room for complex capitals, the smaller ones in the aisles have capitals as well. Some scholars have connected these works with that of Benedetto Antelami, who worked in Parma (Italy) around 1200.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. Not only the massive bundle piers along the nave offer much room for complex capitals, the smaller ones in the aisles have capitals as well. Some scholars have connected these works with that of Benedetto Antelami, who worked in Parma (Italy) around 1200.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. The massive bundle piers along the nave offer much room for complex capitals. At a King´s court. Between the King and his neighbour is a small head. A kid? Some scholars have connected these works with that of Benedetto Antelami, who worked in Parma (Italy) around 1200.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. The massive bundle piers along the nave offer much room for complex capitals. Here in the center is (probably) Daniel, the Master of Beasts. To the right some strange dragonlike creatures. Some scholars have connected these works with thatone of Benedetto Antelami, who worked in Parma (Italy) around 1200.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. This rough capital down in the Romanesque crypt has a bull (taurus) on the left and a bearded man on the right. In the center a round, flat, frightening face. Human??

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. A central pillar, hold by a small man, hunkering on the back of a lion, supports the vaults in the crypt.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. Four evangelists, standing on lions guard, the crypt. Seen here are two of them. They must have been produced for another place originally, as the sculptures have obviously been used as pillars - like caryatids - once. Are they indeed influenced by the sculptures in the cloister of Saint Trophime in Arles? It is claimed somewhere.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The crypt, under the risen choir, is probably the oldest part of the cathedral. The architectural concept is very similar to that of neighbouring St. Luzius, built the same time. The cathedral is of course way larger, than the church of the Premonstratensian convent.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. So the portal is probably from the second half of the 13th century. In 1524, during the Swiss Reformation, the Catholic population of the city were confined to a ghetto enclosed around the bishop's court beside the cathedral. This "territory" existed over centuries. Only since 1854 Catholic citizens could settle in Chur again, where ever they wanted.

A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The old tower was destroyed by fire in 1811, the tower seen here was built on the old foundations 1828/1829. In 1524, during the Swiss Reformation, the Catholic population of the city were confined to a ghetto enclosed around the bishop's court beside the cathedral. This "territory" existed over centuries. Only since 1854 Catholic citizens could settle in Chur again, where ever they wanted.

The Kathedrale St. Mariae Himmelfahrt (= "Saint Mary of the Assumption") as seen from St. Luzius. A cathedral may have existed here already within the 5th century. The cathedral of today was erected 1150 - 1272, from east to west. The old tower was destroyed by fire in 1811, the tower seen here was built on the old foundations 1828/1829. In 1524, during the Swiss Reformation, the Catholic population of the city were confined to a ghetto enclosed around the bishop's court beside this cathedral. This "territory" existed over centuries. Only since 1854 Catholic citizens could settle in Chur again, where ever they wanted.