Walter Isler examines the Church of St. Peter in Samedan from the perspective of “language.” He focuses on the architectural language of this late-Gothic church, built in 1491–92.

As part of the “Culture and Reflection” event series, Walter Isler will examine the Church of San Peter in Samedan from the perspective of “language” on Thursday, July 23, 2026. In addition to the spoken and written word, the focus will also be on the architectural language of this late-Gothic church, built in 1491–92. What characterizes a church from this period? What are fishbladder, net, and star vaults? Why does San Peter hold a special place? Why did a veritable “building boom” for churches develop in Graubünden during that time? How was a construction site organized back then, and how did people communicate with one another? What role did master builders from Upper Austria and Carinthia play? What does all this have to do with Landshut in Bavaria and with Chur? The event will be enriched by a brief reflection (Pastor Didier Meyer) and organ accompaniment (Jürg Stocker). The meeting point is on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Church of San Peter (above the village of Samedan, near the cemetery). Duration: approx. 1 hour. Free admission. No registration required. Collection.


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