Chiesa della Madonna del Ponte - Brissago, TI, Switzerland
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N 46° 06.730 E 008° 42.314
32T E 477221 N 5106552
A Renaissance church at the lake shore in the south of Brissago.
Waymark Code: WMF4D5
Location: Ticino, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/21/2012
Views: 7
EN: The Renaissance church Madonna del Ponte or Chiesa della Santa Maria in Selva is located south of the center of Brissago and is considered one of the most important works of Lombard architecture in Switzerland. Characteristic are the octagonal dome with a colonnade and the freestanding bell tower. The church was built in 1520-1545 by Giovanni Beretta.
DE: Die Renaissancekirche Madonna del Ponte oder Chiesa della Santa Maria in Selva liegt südlich des Ortkerns von Brissago und gilt als eine der bedeutendsten Schöpfungen der lombardischen Architektur in der Schweiz. Charakteristisch sind die achteckige Kuppel mit Säulengang und der freistehende Glockenturm. Die Kirche wurde 1520-1545 von Giovanni Beretta erbaut.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1545
Date of building construction: 01/01/1520
Dominant Architectural Style: Lombard Renaissance
Diocese: Lugano
Address/Location:
Via Valmara
Brissago, TI Switzerland
6614
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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