St. Florin Cathedral – Vaduz

St. Florin Cathedral – Vaduz

St. Florin Cathedral in Vaduz is a church in Alpine Neo-Gothic style, and its origins likely date back to the end of the year 1000.

Between 1872 and 1874, the old chapel was demolished and replaced by the current church, designed by Viennese architect Friedrich von Schmidt.

Built of stone, it features an imposing front tower with a pointed spire, a double-branched external staircase, and ornate bronze sculptures in the niches.

The interior architecture is that of a three-aisled church, with a central nave featuring four bays.

In 1997, during the visit of Pope John Paul II, it was elevated to the status of Cathedral for the Archdiocese of Vaduz.

The cathedral also houses the Princely Crypt, where members of the House of Liechtenstein are buried. Visitors may access this sacred space only on All Saints’ Day.

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