The Jesuit Church

The Jesuit Church of Lucerne

The Jesuit Church is a masterpiece of baroque art, standing by the Reuss in Lucerne. The Lucerne audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this major sanctuary, one of the first great baroque churches of Switzerland.

A masterpiece of the baroque

The Jesuit Church, whose first stone was laid at the end of the seventeenth century, is considered one of the first great baroque churches of Switzerland. Its light façade, framed by two towers topped with bulbs, is reflected in the Reuss river. Inside, the vast luminous nave is adorned with stuccoes, frescoes and richly decorated altars, in the exuberant style of the baroque. It is one of the finest religious buildings of Lucerne.

What to see

You admire the light façade with two bulb towers reflected in the Reuss, and the luminous interior adorned with stuccoes, frescoes and baroque altars, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The Jesuit Church is a masterpiece of the Swiss baroque. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Jesuit Church lies by the Reuss, in the old town of Lucerne, reachable on foot. A working place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the Jesuit Church of Lucerne?

It is one of the first great baroque churches of Switzerland, with a light façade with two bulb towers and a richly adorned interior, by the Reuss.

Where is the Jesuit Church of Lucerne?

By the Reuss, in the old town of Lucerne, in Switzerland.