Montheron Abbey
Montheron Abbey is an historic monastery in Montheron near Lausanne in Switzerland. It was established by the Cistercians in 1045.[1] It was closed down in the 16th century. However, the architect William Fraisse redesigned the facade of the church in the Baroque architectural style in 1782.[1]
Montheron Abbey | |
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Montheron Abbey in 2010 | |
Location | Montheron, Lausanne |
Country | Switzerland |
History | |
Founded | 1045 |
Architecture | |
Closed | 16th century |
See also
· Architecture portal · Catholicism portal · Switzerland portal
References
- "The Abbey of Montheron". City of Lausanne. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
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