Sion, Switzerland, 1912: View of Château de Tourbillon and Basilique de Valère
This 1912 black-and-white photograph depicts Sion, Switzerland, showcasing the Château de Tourbillon atop a hill and the nearby Basilique de Valère. The image features varied architectural styles, with a prominent church and multi-story houses, all set against a mountainous backdrop, capturing the town's historical charm.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Kellerné Alánt Andrea
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This 1912 black-and-white photograph depicts Sion, Switzerland, showcasing the Château de Tourbillon atop a hill and the nearby Basilique de Valère. The image features varied architectural styles, with a prominent church and multi-story houses, all set against a mountainous backdrop, capturing the town's historical charm.
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Sion, Switzerland, 1912: View of Château de Tourbillon and Basilique de Valère
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balra fent a Château de Tourbillon, jobbra a Valère-bazilika (Basilique de Valère), középen a Jezsuita templom.
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This 1912 black-and-white photograph depicts Sion, Switzerland, showcasing the Château de Tourbillon atop a hill and the nearby Basilique de Valère. The image features varied architectural styles, with a prominent church and multi-story houses, all set against a mountainous backdrop, capturing the town's historical charm.
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1912
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Sion
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46.22739
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7.35559
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1
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import
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Kellerné Alánt Andrea
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Sion, Switzerland, 1912: View of Château de Tourbillon and Basilique de Valère
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This 1912 black-and-white photograph depicts Sion, Switzerland, showcasing the Château de Tourbillon atop a hill and the nearby Basilique de Valère. The image features varied architectural styles, with a prominent church and multi-story houses, all set against a mountainous backdrop, capturing the town's historical charm.
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architecture
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Basilique de Valère
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Château de Tourbillon
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mountain landscape
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Switzerland
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Sion
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church
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fortress
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public square
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townscape
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historical architecture
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mountains
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The image presents a historical black-and-white view of a town nestled in a mountainous area. In the foreground, several buildings are visible, featuring varied architectural styles. Most buildings have sloped roofs covered with dark tiles, and many appear to be multi-story with windows framed in lighter materials.
Prominent structures in the scene include a church, characterized by an arched entrance and a bell tower topped with a dome and a cross. Nearby, several houses rise, each with distinct window arrangements including shutters and balconies.
In the background, a rocky hillside is crowned by a stone fortress with crenellated walls. This structure suggests a medieval architecture style and is set atop a prominent peak, dominating the skyline.
Further back, another hill, possibly also a fortress or castle, can be seen, adding depth to the landscape. The scene captures a sense of elevation, revealing a steep, rocky background behind the town.
A few people are present in the streets, engaged in activity, although their details are not fully discernible due to the image's quality. The street appears to lead to a more open area, possibly a square.
The overall time of day seems to be early morning or late afternoon, suggested by the soft light casting mild shadows. The visible landscape evokes a sense of historical charm blended with the ruggedness of its natural surroundings.
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Source caption
balra fent a Château de Tourbillon, jobbra a Valère-bazilika (Basilique de Valère), középen a Jezsuita templom.