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Nave

The Nave of the Hofkirche, the most significant late Renaissance construction in Switzerland, is 60m long and 20m high. The interior, designed by the Jesuit Brother Jakob Kurrer, impresses the viewer with its unpretentious painting of the arch seams and groins, creating a simple yet profound effect. The raised nave, the Gothic windows left and right, and the absence of stucco are likely remnants of the previous Gothic structure. The altars, pews, choir stalls, pulpit and organ were all created by the sculptor Niklaus Geissler and his workshops. Despite its manifold styles, the church appears harmonious and creates a pleasing effect on the eye.

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