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Old Cathedral, Linz
Church in Upper Austria, Austria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Old Cathedral (German: Alter Dom), also called the Church of Ignatius (German: Ignatiuskirche) or the Jesuit Church (German: Jesuitenkirche), is a church in Linz, Austria. It was built between 1669 and 1683 in Baroque style. From 1785 to 1909 it served as cathedral of the Diocese of Linz.
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Old Cathedral, Linz | |
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Alter Dom, Linz | |
St. Ignatius German: Ignatiuskirche | |
![]() Old Cathedral from the Linz Castle | |
48°18′18″N 14°17′17″E | |
Location | Linz, Upper Austria |
Country | Austria |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | www |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Pietro Francesco Carlone |
Architectural type | Cathedral |
Style | Baroque |
Years built | 1669–1683 |
Specifications | |
Number of towers | 2 |
Administration | |
Province | Vienna |
Diocese | Linz |
Clergy | |
Rector | Peter Gangl, SJ |
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