Botta’s Chapel at Mount Tamaro

Botta’s Chapel at Mount Tamaro

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A winding Alpine train ride to a remote Swiss village followed by a dramatic cable-car ride to the tip of Mount Tamaro makes a visit to Mario Botta’s incredible mountaintop chapel even more stunning. 

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It’s a simple geometric brick structure, but once again Botta shows his architectural finesse with inspiring spaces and refined details. 

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The building does not compete with the inspirational surroundings, but enhances it with breathtaking vistas and quiet contemplative spaces.

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Images by Jonathan Choe