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Fahr Abbey

An era of prosperity during the 17th century led to a brisk program of construction: In 1678 the tavern Zu den zwei Raben ("Two Ravens", the emblem of Einsiedeln Abbey) was built;, from 1685 to 1696 the cloister and church tower were renovated;, in 1703/04 a new refectory was designed by Johann Moosbrugger; and a house for the chaplain was erected in 1730/34; from 1743 to 1746 the monastery's church was decorated with frescoes by the Torricelli Brothers.



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