Santa Maria degli Angeli, Contemporary church on Monte Tamaro in Rivera, Switzerland.
The Santa Maria degli Angeli church stands at the edge of a slope, constructed with porphyry stone and featuring extensive glass windows.
Mario Botta designed this religious structure between 1992 and 1996, creating a modern interpretation of sacred architecture in the Swiss mountains.
The interior displays works by artist Enzo Cucchi, including two monumental hands against a blue background and twenty-two panels with Marian themes.
The church operates as both a religious site and an observation point, offering views across the surrounding Alpine landscape.
The building incorporates a long concrete walkway that extends from the mountain station, leading visitors through a passage of spiritual preparation.
Location: Monteceneri
Architects: Mario Botta
Address: Alpe Foppa, 6802 Rivera 6802
GPS coordinates: 46.11775,8.89386
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:16
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