Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label religion. Show all posts
Thursday, 7 December 2006
San Lorenzo Cathedral
San Lorenzo cathedral is set in Via Cattedrale, Lugano, a very nice panoramic position.From the church one can enjoy a beautiful view of the town, the lake and the sorroundings mountains.
The church origins are very old: some writings already in 875 A.C. speak of a church called "Sancti Laurentii in Luano". It has a facade early renaissance period (1517). Inside the cathedral there are frescoes from the 14th century to the 16th century on the pilasters. On one of them you can find the portrait (executed in 1346) of Bishop Bonifacio da Modena. Madonna delle Grazie Chapel (the most important of the side chapels) was founded in 1494 and was rebuilt in 1774 following the project of the architect Gianbattista Casasopra.
The church origins are very old: some writings already in 875 A.C. speak of a church called "Sancti Laurentii in Luano". It has a facade early renaissance period (1517). Inside the cathedral there are frescoes from the 14th century to the 16th century on the pilasters. On one of them you can find the portrait (executed in 1346) of Bishop Bonifacio da Modena. Madonna delle Grazie Chapel (the most important of the side chapels) was founded in 1494 and was rebuilt in 1774 following the project of the architect Gianbattista Casasopra.
The altar was a project of Andrea Biffi, also architect of Milan's Cathedral. Above the altars you can find the portraits of Saint Lawrence and Saint Rocco in front of Saint Mary, all painted by Giovanni Battista Carloni da Rovio.
The church became cathedral in 1888.
Some restoration took place between 1905 and 1910 with Bishop Alfredo Peri-Morosini.
In 2003 the cathedral was totally restored.
Wednesday, 6 December 2006
Jewish Religion
Jewish history in Switzerland has begun in early 13th century. In 1213, Basel was one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe and the first recorded mention of Jews in Switzerland.
Coming from Germany and France, they traveled along the rivers to Bern, Zurich, Geneva, St Gallen, Lucerne, Vevey, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and many other cities.Banished during the fifteenth century, they obtained protection and the right to reside in two villages in the Aargau canton, Lengnau and Oberendingen.
Coming from Germany and France, they traveled along the rivers to Bern, Zurich, Geneva, St Gallen, Lucerne, Vevey, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and many other cities.Banished during the fifteenth century, they obtained protection and the right to reside in two villages in the Aargau canton, Lengnau and Oberendingen.
Just for general knowledge, Synagogues are Jewish houses of prayer and study, they 
usually contain separate rooms for prayer (the main sanctuary), smaller rooms for study, and often an area for community or educational use. Although the synagogue still represents the center of religious life a wide range of activities take place there to meet the most varied needs: conferences and adult education courses are organized, there are social provision associations, as well as daycare centers and a Jewish day school in certain communities.
usually contain separate rooms for prayer (the main sanctuary), smaller rooms for study, and often an area for community or educational use. Although the synagogue still represents the center of religious life a wide range of activities take place there to meet the most varied needs: conferences and adult education courses are organized, there are social provision associations, as well as daycare centers and a Jewish day school in certain communities.Addresses:
Via Maderno 11, Lugano
Hotel Dan, Via Fontana 1, Lugano
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