Alpy Berneńskie

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Alps Religious Landmarks

This collection features historically significant religious sites across the Bernese Alps and Valais region. It includes the 15th-century fortified Valère Basilica and St. Maurice’s Abbey, which houses Switzerland’s largest carillon. Architectural highlights range from the underground Felsenkirche St. Michael in Raron to the late Gothic village church of Adelboden. These sites showcase centuries of ecclesiastical heritage, from traditionalist seminaries to remote field chapels and major cathedrals, reflecting the diverse spiritual and architectural evolution of the Swiss Alps.

Alps Religious Landmarks — Mapa

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Valère Basilica

The Valère Basilica, also called Valère castle, is a fortified church situated in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

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B

St. Maurice's Abbey

Site with a long tradition, as the abbey was built on the remains of a Roman shrine. Holds Switzerland's largest carillon.

Moumine / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

International Seminary of Saint Pius X

The International Seminary of Saint Pius X in Écône, Valais, Switzerland, is the premier seminary of the Roman Catholic traditionalist…

Kecko / CC BY 2.0

D

Felsenkirche St. Michael

Underground church in Raron, carved directly into the rock face.

Irmgard / CC BY-SA 3.0

E

Dorfkirche

Late Gothic church from the 15th century situated in the center of Adelboden.

Paebi / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Ritzinger Feldkapelle

A Catholic chapel dedicated to Our Lady, located in the Ritzinger field.

Zinat / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Antoniuskapelle

Built in 1684, this chapel is dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua and is located in the Niederernen district.

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Sion Cathedral

Sion Cathedral or the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Sion, Valais, Switzerland.

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St. Georg

The parish church of Ernen, dedicated to St. George and constructed between 1510 and 1518.

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Prioratskirche Niedergesteln

Catholic church in Niedergesteln, forming part of a historical site that includes local castle ruins.