Frauenkloster, Schwyz, Switzerland

The Frauenkloster nunnery in Schwyz was established in 1275. The current buildings date from the 17th century, the church was built in 1639-1642.

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Br. Martin Barmettler ofm (8 months ago)
Nice little monastery church

Hans Schorno (2 years ago)
Wonderful Catholic services early in the morning!

Andreas Wildhaber (3 years ago)
Very beautiful and well-kept church and very good and friendly sisters.

Heike Engelhardt (3 years ago)
The first thing every morning at 7 a.m. the church services give me strength and a view of the clarity of the divine will. Thanks for that

Josef Kuriger (5 years ago)
Spiritually Shut down times

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