Convent of St John
Neighbourhood and connection

In 1982, monument conservator Hans Rutishauser justified the convent's addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List as follows: ‘The Convent of St John at Müstair is a unique testimony to Carolingian art and culture. With the exception of the flat ceiling and the roof truss, the three-apsed church is entirely preserved. It is decorated with Carolingian frescoes. The unity between the Carolingian building and its furnishings is considered unique in all of Europe. Largely unexplored vestiges of the Carolingian priory are located within the convent complex. Ongoing excavations are providing fundamental insights into the architectural history of the convent. The convent also houses important early and late mediaeval as well as baroque furnishings.’

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