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Église Saint-Maurice, Annecy

Coordinates: 45°53′57″N 6°7′40″E / 45.89917°N 6.12778°E / 45.89917; 6.12778
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Église Saint-Maurice (in English, St. Maurice Church) is a Roman Catholic church in Annecy, France.

It is the oldest church in Annecy. It was originally built as a chapel of a Dominican convent in 1422, sponsored by Cardinal Jean-Allarmet de Brogny.[1]

The church has a Gothic style architecture. Chapels are built in different parts of the nave by noble families or artisan corporations from 1478 onwards, forming the present lower sides of the church. Notably, there is a 15th-century "trompe-l'œil" painting to the left of the choir.[2]

The building is designated as a national monument in 1957.[3]

  • The nave
    The nave
  • The organ
    The organ
  • The altar
    The altar

See also

References

  1. ^ "Annecy: église saint Maurice". Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Historical monuments in Annecy, Official Site of Town of Annecy". Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Ministère de la culture et de la communication". Retrieved 5 February 2013.

45°53′57″N 6°7′40″E / 45.89917°N 6.12778°E / 45.89917; 6.12778


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