Römisch-katholische Pfarrkirche St. Marien - Windisch, AG, Switzerland
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N 47° 28.528 E 008° 12.807
32T E 440734 N 5258303
The Roman Catholic parish church of Windisch.
Waymark Code: WMPWHK
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 10/30/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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EN: The Roman Catholic parish church of St. Mary in Windisch is located right next to the Roman amphitheater. It is a concrete building in the shape of an irregular nonagon with a sloped copper roof and very few windows. The square bell tower is freestanding north of the main building.

The church was built in 1963-65 by Ruth and Edi Lanners. It can accommodate 475 people.

The parish includes Windisch and seven rural communities south of Brugg, it has two church centers; St. Mary's is responsible for Habsburg, Hausen and Windisch.

DE: Die römisch-katholische Pfarrkirche St. Marien von Windisch befindet sich gleich neben dem römischen Amphitheater. Es ist ein Betonbau in der Form eines unregelmässigen Neunecks mit einem abgeschrägten Kupferdach und äusserst wenigen Fenstern. Der quadratische Glockenturm steht abgesetzt nördliche des Hauptgebäudes.

Die Kirche wurde 1963-65 von Ruth und Edi Lanners gebaut. Sie bietet Platz für 475 Personen.

Die Pfarrei Windisch umfasst neben Windisch noch sieben Landgemeinden südlich von Brugg und hat zwei Kirchenzentren; St. Marien ist zuständig für Habsburg, Hausen und Windisch.
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1965

Diocese: Basel

Address/Location:
Hauserstrasse 18
Windisch, AG Switzerland
5210


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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