Pfarrkirche Johannes der Täufer - Laufenburg, AG, Switzerland
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N 47° 33.724 E 008° 03.701
32T E 429415 N 5268054
The Roman Catholic parish church of Laufenburg just north of the castle hill.
Waymark Code: WMPPVP
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 10/04/2015
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EN: The Catholic parish church St. John the Baptist is located at the eastern end of the old town just north of the castle hill.
A first church was probably donated by the Säckingen monastery before the city was founded in the 13th century. Today's three-nave church dates from the 15th century, the tower was built in 1591-93. In 1605 the interior was renovated and equipped with frescoes. 1750-53 there was a baroque remodeling.
DE: Die katholische Pfarrkirche Johannes der Täufer befindet sich am östlichen Ende der Altstadt gleich nördlich des Schlossbergs.
Eine erste Kirche wurde wohl schon vor der Stadtgründung im 13. Jahrhundert vom Kloster Säckingen gestiftet. Die heutige dreischiffige Kirche stammt aus dem 15. Jahrhundert, der Turm wurde 1591-93 erbaut. Um 1605 wurde der Innenraum renoviert und mit Fresken ausgestattet. 1750-53 erfolgte eine barocke Umgestaltung.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1500
Dominant Architectural Style: Gothic/Baroque
Diocese: Basel
Address/Location:
Herrengasse 108
Laufenburg, AG Switzerland
5080
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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