Château de Valère

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Château de Valère is a historic fortified church complex overlooking Sion in the Swiss canton of Valais, renowned for its medieval architecture and one of the world’s oldest playable organs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf castle complex
cultural heritage site
fortified church
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Gothic architecture
Romanesque architecture
category basilica churches in Switzerland
castles in Valais
churches in Valais
constructionStart 12th century
country Switzerland
elevation hilltop site
governingBody Roman Catholic Diocese of Sion
hasFeature cloister
fortified walls
medieval frescoes
organ loft
towers
hasMuseum site museum of religious art
hasOrgan Valère organ
hasPart Valère Basilica
surface form: Basilique de Valère

Valère Castle
hasViewOf Rhône valley
Tourbillon Castle
heritageDesignation Swiss heritage site of national significance
heritageProtection Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites
surface form: federal inventory of Swiss heritage sites
locatedIn Sion
Switzerland
canton of Valais NERFINISHED
locatedInTimeZone Central European Summer Time
Central European Time
locatedOn Valère hill
mainBuildingMaterial stone
nearby Tourbillon Castle
notableFor one of the world’s oldest playable organs
organDatingFrom 15th century
overlooks Sion
partOf historic center of Sion
region Valais Alps
religiousAffiliation Roman Catholicism
surface form: Roman Catholic Church
touristAccess open to the public
usedFor cultural events
religious services
tourism

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Valais History Museum hasMainBuilding Château de Valère