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Church and monastery

Kirche St. Johannes der Täufer

Walchwil · 442 m above sea level

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The Catholic parish church of St. Johannes der Täufer (St. John the Baptist) stands in the centre of Walchwil. It was built in the neoclassical style in 1838 and is classified as a heritage site of regional importance.

Facts

  • Built in 1838 (Wikidata)
  • Style: neoclassicism (Wikidata)
  • Swiss heritage site of regional importance (KGS B)

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Coordinates (LV95): 2,681,691 / 1,217,145

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