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Basilika St. Lorenz
Baroque Splendor and Spiritual Heritage
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St. Lorenz Basilica in Kempten stands out with its Baroque architecture and rich history as a former Benedictine abbey church. Founded in 1652 and completed in 1670, it is dedicated to Saint Lawrence of Rome and features remarkable pipe organs. Recognized as a heritage monument in Bavaria, it holds the honorary title of a minor basilica.
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St. Lorenz Basilica was granted the title of Basilica Minor by decree.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1652
- Architect
- Michael Beer, Johann Serro
- Architectural Style
- Baroque
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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