First Church of Christian Scientist Basel
First Church of Christian Scientist Basel, Church building in Basel, Switzerland.
The First Church of Christian Scientist Basel features modernist architectural elements designed by Otto Rudolf Salvisberg, with clean lines and geometric shapes that emphasize functionality and spiritual contemplation within its interior spaces.
Constructed in 1936 during a period of expansion for Christian Science congregations across Switzerland, this church represents the early 20th century growth of the religious movement and its establishment of dedicated worship spaces.
The church serves as a spiritual center for the Christian Science community in Basel, hosting regular services, educational events, and community gatherings that emphasize healing through prayer and spiritual understanding rather than traditional denominational practices.
Located at Picassoplatz 2 in Basel, the church is easily accessible via public transportation and maintains regular service schedules, with visitors advised to check in advance for guided tours or special religious events.
This church holds the distinction of being recognized as a Class A Swiss cultural property of national significance, ensuring its preservation under Swiss heritage laws while continuing to function as an active place of worship.
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