Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune, Saint-Maurice

Name: Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
Address: avenue d' Agaune 19, Saint-Maurice, 1890, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 24 485 15 34

#2 among attractions in Saint-Maurice

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Church, Romanesque architecture

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Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune, Saint-Maurice

Facts and practical information

The Abbey of Saint Maurice, Agaunum is a Swiss monastery of canons regular in Saint-Maurice, Canton of Valais, which dates from the 6th century. It is situated against a cliff in a section of the road between Geneva and the Simplon Pass. The abbey itself is a territorial abbacy and not part of any diocese. It is best known for its connection to the martyrdom of the Theban Legion, its original practice of perpetual psalmody, and a collection of art and antiquity. ()

Local name: Abtei Saint-Maurice Established: 515Area: 38.61 mi²Coordinates: 46°13'9"N, 7°0'12"E

Address

avenue d' Agaune 19Saint-Maurice 1890 Switzerland

Contact

+41 24 485 15 34

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Day trips

Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotte aux Fées, Saint-Maurice Castle, Fort du Scex, Fort de Cindey.

~1580 ftN
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Grotte aux Fées, Saint-Maurice
8 min walk • The Grotte aux Fées in the cliffs above Saint-Maurice, Switzerland is a natural limestone solution show cave, featuring a 77-metre high underground waterfall, claimed as the world's highest waterfall in a show cave. The cave was the first show cave in Switzerland.
~1500 ftN
Forts and castles
Saint-Maurice Castle, Saint-Maurice
8 min walk • Saint-Maurice Castle is a castle in the municipality of Saint-Maurice of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Fort du Scex, Saint-Maurice
14 min walk • The Fort du Scex is a component of Fortress Saint-Maurice, which is in turn one of the three principal fortified regions of the National Redoubt of Switzerland.
~550 ftN
Museum
Fort de Cindey, Saint-Maurice
3 min walk • The Fort de Cindey is a component of Fortress Saint-Maurice, which is in turn one of the three principal fortified regions of the National Redoubt of Switzerland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune open?

Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune?

Nearby attractions include Fort de Cindey, Saint-Maurice (3 min walk), Saint-Maurice Castle, Saint-Maurice (8 min walk), Grotte aux Fées, Saint-Maurice (8 min walk), Fort du Scex, Saint-Maurice (14 min walk).