It is one of the last large-scale panoramas still in existence. Originally painted in 1893 as a circular painting measuring 100 meters long and 10 meters high, it depicts the city of Jerusalem at the time of Christ and the crucifixion scene. The panoramic view places the viewer in the center of the landscape.
In 1960, the panorama was destroyed by fire. The work that can be seen today was inaugurated in 1962.

A visit to the panorama is particularly worthwhile when its origins and the modern interpretations of the corresponding renewal are placed in an art-historical context. The text by Anja Buschow Oechslin and Werner Oechslin invites you to delve into the tension between art, commerce, and religious edification. It is highly recommended for preparing a visit. Starting point:
On the Way of St. James, after the Devil's Bridge, follow the "Einsiedeln-Strandweg" route and later take the signposted St. Benedict's Way. This leads you directly to the Panorama (Benzingerstrasse) in Einsiedeln.

Time required:
Depending on your interests

Info:
www.panorama-einsiedeln.ch
Anja Buschow Oechslin and Werner Oechslin, The Panorama Crucifixion of Christ in Einsiedeln – Art, Commerce, and Religious Edification Through the Ages, Einsiedeln 1993. According to a specialized bookstore, the number listed in the book, ISBN 3-952 0423, is invalid. The work can be purchased through the Panorama. Public transport:
Einsiedeln train station