Muri
Switzerland · Kanton AargauCH
Benedictine monastery in Aargau, Switzerland
Muri Abbey was a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. It flourished for over eight centuries at Muri, in the Canton of Aargau, near Zürich, Switzerland. While the monastery is currently established as Muri-Gries in South Tyrol, the former abbey is now a museum and heritage site of national significance.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,966
- Coordinates
- 47.274, 8.339
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
Overview of Muri
Muri belongs to Kanton Aargau, Switzerland and has the feel of a village. About 1,966 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Muri
Culture in Muri
(1)Looking for culture? Muri has Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Muri.
Getting there & around
Muri is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Kanton Aargau and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Zurich.
Similar destinations
Places near Muri that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muri known for?
- Muri, in Kanton Aargau, Switzerland, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,966 residents.
- What can you do in Muri?
- Recorded activities in Muri include Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Muri located?
- Muri is located in Kanton Aargau, Switzerland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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