Memento Mori Balustrade

Memento Mori Balustrade. The St. Anna Chapel in Altdorf has a unique architectural feature - a balustrade designed by Johannes Dub in 1596, which serves as a M…

Location: St. Anna Chapel, Altdorf, Switzerland

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The St. Anna Chapel in Altdorf has a unique architectural feature - a balustrade designed by Johannes Dub in 1596, which serves as a Memento mori, a reminder of mortality. This balustrade is one of a kind, not only in Switzerland but also beyond. The chapel itself was originally built as a bone house and features a striking mix of late Renaissance and early Baroque styles.

Source: Kapelle St. Anna (Altdorf) | Kirche Wassen | Kraftwerk Amsteg | Kraftwerk Göschenen

Memento Mori Balustrade — Altdorf, Canton of Zurich

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