Chiesa del Sacro Cuore

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Chiesa del Sacro Cuore, Roman Catholic church in Molino Nuovo district, Lugano, Switzerland.

The Chiesa del Sacro Cuore exhibits three sections on its facade with a central circular rose window above the entrance portal.

Construction of the church started on April 17, 1922, and finished on November 6, 1927, under the direction of architects Enea Tallone and Silvio Soldati.

The church houses remains of bishops from the Diocese of Lugano in its crypt, marking its status within the religious community.

Located on Via Maderno 20 in Lugano, the church maintains regular services and can be contacted at +41 91 922 01 17 for information.

The structure features pink porphyry stone from the Ceresio region and an octagonal lantern that rises above the intersection of the nave and transept.

Location: Ticino

Location: Lugano

Inception: 1922

Architects: Enea Tallone

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.01043,8.95585

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:13

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