Valère Basilica

Valère Basilica
Basilica of Our Lady in Valère
Basilique Notre-Dame de Valère
Valère Castle and Haut de Cry, as seen from Sion
Valère Basilica
Location of Valère Basilica in Switzerland
46°14′2″N 7°21′52″E / 46.23389°N 7.36444°E / 46.23389; 7.36444
LocationSion, Valais, Switzerland
DenominationRoman Catholic
WebsiteValeria
History
StatusMinor basilica
Founded1200–1300
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationCultural Property of National Significance
Architectural typeBasilica
StyleRomanesque, Gothic
Administration
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Sion
Official nameÉglise et château Notre-Dame de Valère
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The Valère Basilica (French: Basilique de Valère), also called Valère castle (French: Château de Valère), is a fortified Roman Catholic church situated in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located on a hill and faces the Château de Tourbillon, situated on the opposite hill. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.