The Historical Buildings of Sursee

26 July 2021

Sursee (Canton of Lucerne) is rich in historical buildings, ranging from late Gothic to the 20th century. The Capuchin Museum is situated within the monastery, which dates back to 1606-1608, and is dedicated to the life and history of the Capuchins.

The Town Hall and Market House were built between 1539 and 1546 by master builder Jakob Zumsteg in the late Gothic style. The interior is enriched with ornate furniture. The building is one of the most important monuments of this style in Switzerland.

The octagonal staircase tower was raised in 1634 and equipped with a baroque spire. Above the portal is a copy of Wilhelm Ymer’s coat of arms relief, featuring the town’s patron, St. George, and the town coat of arms from 1482. The pillory is a reminder of medieval justice administration in the southeast corner.

(Source: www.sursee.ch).