The unmistakable church

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You can see the church three times as the train travels up or down the the Gotthard ramp. (Keystone/Martin Ruetschi) Keystone

Motorists on their way up to the Gotthard road tunnel entrance at Göschenen will also see the church. (Daniel Winkler/Ex-Press) Ex-press

Even cyclists on the annual Tour de Suisse can catch a glimpse as they climb up this stretch of the race. (RDB) swissinfo.ch

For those who have not had the chance of a closer look, here is the ornate interior of Wassen's church. (swissinfo/Robert Brookes) swissinfo.ch

The church has a separate, small chapel with an onion-shaped roof that was probably built at the same time. The interior is also richly decorated. (swissinfo/Robert Brookes) Keystone

The church was made even more outstanding for a time when it was covered in red material. It was decorated in this way as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Gotthard railway. (Keystone/Urs Flueeler) swissinfo.ch

The illuminated Wassen church in the dusk makes this a winter wonderland. (Keystone/Martin Ruetschi) Keystone

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The village of Wassen in canton Uri has a landmark you cannot ignore.

Despite the Alps towering above it, the baroque church dating from the 18th century seems to dominate the surrounding area. Anyone travelling through the Gotthard road or rail tunnels on the main North-South axis through Switzerland cannot fail to miss it. But few will stop for a closer look.