Reformed church, Protestant church building in Meilen, Switzerland
The Reformed Church of Meilen is a Protestant church building near Lake Zürich with plain facades and white walls that reflect the architectural principles of the Protestant tradition. The structure displays the straightforward simplicity typical of religious spaces in the region.
The building arose during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, when religious practice in Switzerland underwent fundamental change under Ulrich Zwingli's influence. This development shaped the architectural style of all religious structures from that period.
The church belongs to a network of places that shape religious life in the Zürich canton. It demonstrates how Protestant communities continue to use and maintain their spaces today.
Access is straightforward and the location is used naturally by residents and visitors alike. The simple architecture makes it easy to find your way and allows visits at any time of day.
The building is classified in the Swiss cultural property system and in this way documents the religious architecture of Zürich canton. This recognition shows how important such structures are for understanding regional history.
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