Kirche St. Theodul - Blatten, VS, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 46° 21.469 E 007° 58.988
32T E 421770 N 5134307
The church of Blatten dates to the 17th century.
Waymark Code: WMPYV4
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 11/13/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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EN: The Church of St. Theodul is located in the center of Blatten. The simple nave is covered with slate tiles, the steeple is not very high and wears a very thin pointed roof.

The church was built around the mid-17th century, when a previous building from the 15th century was incorporated into the new building. The interior dates mainly from the 18th century, a crucifix from the early 14th century.

DE: Die Kirche St. Theodul befindet sich im Zentrum von Blatten. Das einfache Langhaus ist mit Schieferplatten gedeckt, der Kirchturm ist nicht sehr hoch und trägt ein sehr dünnes Spitzdach.

Die Kirche wurde um die Mitte des 17. Jahrhunderts erbaut, wobei ein Vorgängerbau aus dem 15. Jahrhundert in den Neubau einbezogen wurde. Die Innenausstattung stammt vorwiegend aus dem 18. Jahrhundert, ein Kruzifix aus dem frühen 14. Jahrhundert.
Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1645

Dominant Architectural Style: early baroque

Diocese: Sion

Address/Location:
Kirche
Blatten, VS Switzerland
3904


Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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