Cazis Abbey

Cazis, Switzerland

Cazis monastery was founded at the beginning of the 8th century by the Bishop Viktor II of Chur. In 1156 it was converted to the Augustian rule. In 1526, after the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved.

In 1647 the monastery was rebuilt by Bishop Johann VI as a Dominican interior priory, but in 1768 destroyed by fire. In 1855 a girls' school and in 1955 a housekeeping school was founded.

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Kirchenstutz 61, Cazis, Switzerland
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Founded: 8th century AD
Category: Religious sites in Switzerland

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Desiree Rüegg (15 months ago)
Sehr schön und Freue mich auf jeden Tag .
Joy Feeli (15 months ago)
berühmt und ganz freundliche Nonnen, welche sich gerne Zeit für jeden Menschen nehmen
emanuel herter (16 months ago)
Bin in Cazis aufgewachsen
Ulrich Barandun (16 months ago)
Ort der Stille und Erholung. Auch für "weltliche" Erholungsuchende geeignet.
Fabia Caminada (18 months ago)
Einfach wunder schön, herzlich,warmherzig und mega lecker, das Essen
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