Franciscan Church, Solothurn
Franciscan Church, Solothurn, Gothic church building in Solothurn, Switzerland.
The Franciscan Church in Solothurn is a religious building featuring a classicist interior with stone walls, arched windows, and late medieval elements combined. The space shows a harmonious arrangement of architectural features that invites quiet reflection.
The monastery was founded in 1280 and closed following religious conflicts during the Reformation. The Franciscans returned in 1546 to reestablish their community.
The church holds manuscripts from the 15th century, including the Missale festivum OFM with masses for Sundays and feast days following Franciscan practices. These texts show how the community shaped worship here.
The building is located at Franziskanerplatz in central Solothurn and is easily accessible on foot. For more information, you can reach out to the parish office or check their website.
Between 1823 and 1825, the interior underwent a complete redesign in classicist style, fundamentally changing its medieval appearance. This transformation makes the church a rare example of such a radical style shift.
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