Wasserkirche - Zurich, Switzerland
N 47° 22.186 E 008° 32.597
32T E 465517 N 5246357
The Wasserkirche (English: Water Church) was built in 1479-1484 in the late Gothic architectural style in Zurich, Switzerland.
Waymark Code: WMMHXR
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/25/2014
Views: 14
An historical marker (in German) at the church reads:
Hinrichtungsstätte der stadtpatrone Felix und Regula. 1479-84 erbaute stadtwerkmeister Felder D. Ä. die Wasserkirche als das stilistisch einheitlichste werk der spätgotik in Zürich. 1524 profanierung. 1613-1917 Bürgerbibliothek, AB 1717 Barocke umgestaltung mit galerien. 1939-43 wiederherstellung des kirchenraumes. Unter denkmalschutz seit 1940
[English Translation]
Execution-site of the Saints of the city Felix and Regula. Built in 1479-84 by public works master D. Ä. Felder the Wasserkirche has the most consistent late Gothic style in Zurich. 1524 Reformation. 1613-1917 Citizens Library, AB 1717 Baroque remodeling with galleries. 1939-43 restoration of the church space. Under monument protection since 1940
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1484
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Evangelical-Reformed State Church of the Canton of Zürich
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Street address of Church:
Limmatquai 31
Zurich, Switzerland
8001
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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