Herz-Jesu Kirche - Brig, VS, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 46° 18.978 E 007° 59.351
32T E 422177 N 5129688
The Roman Catholic parish church of Brig.
Waymark Code: WMJWTX
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 01/08/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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EN: Herz-Jesu Kirche is the Roman Catholic parish church of Brig. It is located in the historic town center north of the castle. The irregularly shaped building with a central steeple was created by the architects Jean and Nadine Iten.

The laying the foundation stone was in October 1968, the organization in September 1970. The interior was designed by the local artist Hans Loretan. The church has recently been refurbished.

DE: Die Herz-Jesu Kirche ist die römisch-katholische Pfarrkirche von Brig. Sie befindet sich im historischen Stadtzentrum nördlich des Schlosses. Das unregelmäßig geformte Gebäude mit einem zentralen Kirchturm wurde von den Architekten Jean und Nadine Iten entworfen.

Die Grundsteinlegung fand im Oktober 1968, die Einweihung im September 1970, statt. Der Innenraum wurde vom einheimischen Künstler Hans Loretan entworfen. Die Kirche wurde kürzlich renoviert.
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of organization: 10/13/1968

Date of building construction: 09/27/1970

Diocese: Sion

Address/Location:
Alte Simplonstrasse 13
Brig, VS Switzerland
3900


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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