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St. Ottilia

Gaiserstrasse 100

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St. Ottilia (Appenzell)
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St. Ottilia

The St. Ottilia church was built in 1652.

History

  • The church is an example of Baroque architecture.
  • Its design and construction reflect the dominant style of the time, characterized by grandiose proportions, ornate decorations, and a focus on verticality.

The church belongs to the Catholic denomination and holds significant religious importance for the local community.

Architecture

  • Unfortunately, information about the architect of St. Ottilia is not available.
  • The church features a striking facade with intricate stone carvings and ornate details.

The church's organ is reportedly in good condition, although no further information is available.

Location

St. Ottilia is located at Gaiserstrasse 100 in Appenzell, Switzerland.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The church belongs to the Catholic denomination and holds significant religious importance for the local community.

Architect and Notable Features

  • St. Ottilia has been designated as a cultural heritage site by the Swiss government.

Organ and Bells Information

The church is open to visitors during regular hours of operation. Accessibility features include wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms.

Visiting Information

  • No notable artworks or relics are documented for St. Ottilia.

Heritage Status

The church is open to visitors during regular hours of operation. Accessibility features include wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms.

Notable Artworks or Relics

The church is open to visitors during regular hours of operation. Accessibility features include wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms.

Details

NameSt. Ottilia
CityAppenzell
CountrySwitzerland
Coordinates47.337303, 9.432788
Current usechurch
Accessibletrue