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Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Oberwald

Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Oberwald

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Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Oberwald

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Location: Obergoms, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

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Paul

September 1, 2024

Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Oberwald VS
The two communities of Oberwald and Unterwassern agreed at the end of the 17th century on the location of the church between the villages. It was built as a pilgrimage church a little away from the settlement. The church and its three altars were consecrated in 1736. An avalanche damaged the tower roof and the sacristy in 1720. At that time, the avalanche breaker wedge that is so characteristic of the church was added behind the choir loft. Its shape was changed over the centuries. During the flood in 1834, so much rubble surrounded the building that one had to climb down to the church door, whereas previously there were steps leading up to it.
Text / Source: kirchen-online.com
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Volker Rump 🌲〽️

April 13, 2023

It is the parish church of the Holy Cross. The consecration was in 1736.

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Ruth Wünstel-Schiefer

August 8, 2022

Baroque interior. Open until 8 p.m. Closing is automatic via electronic circuit ⛪.

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Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Oberwald

1. Geren Dörfli – Geretal Valley and Waterfall loop from Oberwald DFB

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