Heiliggeistkirche - Bern, Switzerland
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Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Ghost) built 1726-1729 is one of the largest Swiss Reformed Churches and listed as a heritage site of national significance.
Waymark Code: WMC40N
Location: Bern, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/22/2011
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Heiliggeistkirche was built from 1726 to 1729 at the location of some older churches. There are churches documented at this location from 1228 and 1482. But the story maybe goes back much longer, during the construction work in 1726 many objects were found that indicate that this had already been the site of a Roman temple.
The church was built by Niklaus Schiltknecht out of local sandstone just next to Christoffelturm Church, but this had to make way for the main train station in 1860. With a capacity of about 2000 seats it is one of the largest Reformed churches in Switzerland.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1729
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Evangelical Reformed Church of Switzerland
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 11:00 AM To: 6:30 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Spitalgasse 44
Bern, BE Switzerland
3011
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Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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