The Capuchin monastery was founded in 1535 as the first of its kind in Switzerland. The complex is terraced and has been expanded several times over the centuries. The chapel by architect Mario Botta is also worth seeing. Three brothers still live in the Convento del Bigorio.

More information about the monastery can be found at: bigorio.ch/de/kloster

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March 13, 2019

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The first Capuchin monastery in Switzerland to be founded in 1535, just a decade after the Capuchin reform, the Bigorio monastery was a sign of its time, a loyal interpreter …

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The Capuchin monastery was founded in 1535 as the first of its kind in Switzerland. The complex is laid out in terraces and has been expanded several times over the centuries. The chapel by architect Mario Botta is also worth seeing. Today three brothers still live in the Convento del Bigorio.

You can find more information about the monastery at: bigorio.ch/de/kloster

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1. Convento del Bigorio – Monte Bigorio Summit View loop from Capriasca

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2. Monte Bigorio Summit View – Convento del Bigorio loop from Capriasca

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3. Monte Bigorio Summit View – Convento del Bigorio loop from Capriasca

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