Old Church
by Felicia Tica
Title
Old Church
Artist
Felicia Tica
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
The village church in Hindelbank (Bern, Swizerland)
The church was first mentioned in 1275. The old church was replaced with a new building in 1514-18. The church tower was built almost a century and a half later in 1666-68. After a fire in the house of God 1911-12 by Karl Indermühle it was extensively rebuilt.
Two monumental tombs were carved in the church by Johann August Nahl.(the Elder), created grave plate for Mary Magdalene Langhans. The grave plate counted in the 18 Century the most admired works of art in Europe. They thus attracted many educational travelers to travel to Hindelbank, among others, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
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February 23rd, 2014
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