Notre Dame du Valentin
Rue du Valentin 3, Lausanne 1004 - Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)21 318 82 00
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The Catholic form of worship, which was abolished in Lausanne in 1536, was celebrated in private homes until 1812, when Catholics began to share a church with other denominations. The architect, Henri Perregaux, oversaw the construction of a new building in 1832, the Notre-Dame du Valentin. This was the first Catholic church built in Lausanne since the Reformation. In 1992, it was raised to the status of a basilica by Pope John-Paul II. Of particular note is the magnificent fresco by Italian artist, Gino Severini (1883-1966), an internationally renowned cubist. Guided tours are available.
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