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Kreuzkirche am Oelrain (Evangelist Church), Bregenz
The Evangelist Church, located in the center of the city on the site of a former Roman settlement, was built in 1864. Designed by architect Carl Leins in the Neo-Gothic style, it has the nave with an integrated transept under the gabled roof and a tower on the north side. It has a wooden framework and inside you will find a monument to fallen soldiers, with a stone rood created by Albert Bechtold in 1923. Roman artifacts which became the basis of the Vorarlberg Land Museum’s collection were found here while the church's foundation was being laid.
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Sight Name: Kreuzkirche am Oelrain (Evangelist Church)
Sight Location: Bregenz, Austria (See walking tours in Bregenz)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Bregenz, Austria (See walking tours in Bregenz)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Bregenz, Austria
Create Your Own Walk in Bregenz
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bregenz is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bregenz Introduction Walking Tour
Bregenz, located where Austria meets Germany and Switzerland, contains many beautiful landmarks in both the historic and modern parts of the city. Discover Bregenz’s most popular attractions and learn about its history in the following orientation walk.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Historical Buildings in Bregenz
Bregenz is home to many historic buildings, several of which were built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Federal High School, the Vorarlberg Land Theater and City Hall, located near the harbor, are landmarks of the Lower Town. Take the following tour to discover Bregenz’s best historic architecture.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles