--- title: "Jesuit Church" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/poi/jesuit-church" description: "Construction of the church began in 1666, with the official inauguration being held in 1677. The Jesuit Church was modelled on the Church of the Gesù in Rome as the first major sacred building to be built in the baroque style in Switzerland. In terms of art, particularly worth noting are its baroque and rococo stucco, its high altar, and its organ and treasury. The imposing interior boasts a particularly fine acoustic, which is why the church now also serves as a concert venue; organists are also taught here.It was also used for worship by the Jesuit School and for the Jesuits’ pastoral ministry. Like the other two large churches in the centre, St. Leodegar’s and the Franciscan Church (St. Maria zu Franziskanern), the Jesuit Church’s contribution to the role played by the Catholic Church in Lucerne’s public life cannot be overestimated. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1382095/05995c349815a12a82b416d4b41966fd59ec45572885199bd152bf9ee2e5c713/jesuit-church-in-summer.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > poi" --- Share Jesuit Church ============= - Church Jesuit Church in Summer Jesuit Church in Autumn The Jesuit Church stands there, radiant in its beauty, recognisable from afar: situated next to the River Reuss, it is a treat for the eyes. Construction of the church began in 1666, with the official inauguration being held in 1677. The Jesuit Church was modelled on the Church of the Gesù in Rome as the first major sacred building to be built in the baroque style in Switzerland. In terms of art, particularly worth noting are its baroque and rococo stucco, its high altar, and its organ and treasury. The imposing interior boasts a particularly fine acoustic, which is why the church now also serves as a concert venue; organists are also taught here. It was also used for worship by the Jesuit School and for the Jesuits’ pastoral ministry. Like the other two large churches in the centre, St. Leodegar’s and the Franciscan Church (St. Maria zu Franziskanern), the Jesuit Church’s contribution to the role played by the Catholic Church in Lucerne’s public life cannot be overestimated. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The church is open every day from 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. throughout the year. It opens at 9.30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays to allow cleaning to take place. Read more Target group - Individual guests - Adults Directions & Parking facilities The Jesuit Church is a 5-minute walk from the railway station. Read more Accessibility / Location - Accessible by public transport - Central location - In the city Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Market - Market - Place of interest - Church - Church - Church - Tours 9.05 km - bike tour 27.41 km - Hike 383.26 km - Tour - Webcams - Media - Media - Media Contact **Jesuitenkirche** Bahnhofstrasse 11a 6003 Luzern