Sion Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Sion, Switzerland.
The cathedral exhibits Romanesque architectural elements with brick construction, featuring fifteen altars distributed throughout its interior space.
Constructed in the 12th century, the cathedral became the central religious institution after the Diocese transferred from Octodurum to Sion in 589.
The cathedral holds class A Swiss cultural property status, containing numerous Roman inscriptions that document the religious evolution of the region.
Located at Rue de la Cathédrale 13 in Sion, the cathedral remains open to visitors who can explore its Byzantine-influenced design features.
The cathedral's structure incorporates distinct Byzantine elements, setting it apart from other religious buildings in the Valais canton.
Location: Sion
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Made from material: brick
Part of: list of cultural properties in Sion
Address: Rue de la Tour 13, 1950 Sion 1950
Website: http://cath-vs.ch/de
GPS coordinates: 46.23404,7.35934
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:59
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Witch tower
164 m
Majorie Castle
155 m
Église Saint-Théodule de Sion
61 m
Sion astronomical clock
108 m
Valais Nature Museum (collection)
206 m
Valais Art Museum
137 m
Former Valais Nature Museum
213 m
Valais history museum (collection)
191 m
Theater
218 m
Former hostel Le Lion d’Or
120 m
Former hostel La Croix-Blanche
84 m
College church (Holy Trinity)
217 m
Fontaine du Lion
88 m
Former Prefecture of the Department of Simplon (Kalbermatten house)
182 m
Town hall
108 m
Grange-à-l'Evêque (museum building)
200 m
Former pharmacy Uffembort
174 m
Casino
135 m
Library of the cathedral chapter of the Cathedral of Sion
36 m
Archives de la Ville de Sion
98 m
Grenette
106 m
Bishop's Palace
87 m
Rampart of the Rue des Tonneliers
188 m
Palais du gouvernement
117 m
Maison de la Diète
154 m
Maison du Chapitre (Calendes)
43 m
Le Vidomnat
133 mReviews
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