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Our lady of the alps

 


I spotted this odd looking church in Franz Josef named "Our lady of the alps" last time we were there. 

It was dedicated, blessed and opened on December 23rd 1951 and still hold services today.

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roentare said…
The church definitely has a peculiar edge to it
27 May 2024 at 15:37
doodles n daydreams said…
I suppose the shape is taken from the mountains. It's quite lovely really.
27 May 2024 at 16:56
Iris Flavia said…
Interesting architecture.
27 May 2024 at 17:39
Tigger's Mum said…
Not unlike, in its own small way, a modernist church we saw in Tromso, Norway: The Arctic Cathedral.
27 May 2024 at 20:33
s.c said…
Interesting architecture indeed.
27 May 2024 at 22:36
local alien said…
A unique looking church.
27 May 2024 at 23:24
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
My guess is that it is supposed to look like a Mountain since it's "Lady of the Alps"?? I've seen several mountainous places in the States that have mottos like for instance "Switzerland of Oregon" or whatever state or the Alps of Alaska, that kind of thing. -- do you have anything like that in NZ?
28 May 2024 at 07:12
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
My guess is that it is supposed to look like a Mountain since it's "Lady of the Alps"?? I've seen several mountainous places in the States that have mottos like for instance "Switzerland of Oregon" or whatever state or the Alps of Alaska, that kind of thing. -- do you have anything like that in NZ?
28 May 2024 at 07:12
magiceye said…
Ready to take off!
28 May 2024 at 14:19
Tom said…
...a nice wee church!
29 May 2024 at 00:19
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Lots of geometry going on here!! Topped by a round steeple. Nice find.
29 May 2024 at 00:44
NCSue said…
Where is this located? It's a lovely little church.
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29 May 2024 at 01:53
Sharon said…
It's a tiny little place. I love the look of it.
29 May 2024 at 05:17
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