• The Church of St. Leodegar (German: St. Leodegar im Hof or Hofkirche St. Leodegar) is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland.
  • Around 1135, the autonomous monastery was attached to the Provostship of Murbach (Alsace) and St Leger was named patron of the church.
  • St. Leodegar was founded in the mid-8th century, part of the monastery which in turn founded Lucerne.
  • ...building from the Renaissance period in Switzerland, the Church of St. Leodegar – also known as the Hofkirche – is the parish church of Lucerne.
  • St. Leodegar’s origins trace back to the mid-8th century when it was established as part of the monastery that subsequently laid the foundation for Lucerne.
  • Many consider the Church of Saint Leodegar to be the most important example of a church using Renaissance architecture in Switzerland.
  • Church of St. Leodegara (German title: St. Leodegar im Hof) - the main church and a landmark in Lucerne.
  • Dating back to the 17th Century, the Church of St. Leodegar is considered to be the most important church in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland.
  • This beautiful church, also known as the Church of St. Leodegar, stands proudly on a hill overlooking Lake Lucerne and offers not only an impressive sight but also...
  • The interior of St. Leodegar Church is equally impressive, featuring intricate stained glass windows, ornate altars, and beautifully crafted woodwork.