The St. Mauritius Church in Appenzell

22 July 2021

The first church of St. Mauritius in Appenzell (Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden) was likely built between 1068 and 1071. The second church was built in the same place around 1291-1300.

Between 1488 and 1513, the third church was constructed, featuring a lower church and a mighty tower, with the late Gothic choir still standing today. The nave was completely renewed in 1826. Between 1890 and 1892, the interior underwent radical reconstruction, followed by an external renovation in 1917.

The last major renovation of the interior took place between 1969 and 1971. The exterior of the church was restored in 1995/1996.

(Source: www.appenzell.ch).