Don-Bosco-Church, Catholic chapel in Breite district, Basel, Switzerland
The Don Bosco Church is a former Roman Catholic church in the Breite district of Basel, built in 1935 to designs by architect Hermann Baur. The listed building has a bell tower that is in need of restoration. It has been closed since July 2013 and was deconsecrated in September 2016; it is intended for secular uses.
Architect Hermann Baur designed the building, which opened in 1935 as a chapel of the Holy Spirit Parish. The church served the Catholic community for decades before closing in 2013 and undergoing deconsecration in 2016.
The church is named after Saint John Bosco, an Italian priest known for his work with young people and education. The name reflects the original mission of the parish, which centered on youth care and learning.
The building is protected as a monument, though the church no longer functions as a place of worship. Visitors can view the architecture from outside while plans for future use of the interior are still being developed.
The building is listed as a monument, and its bell tower is in need of renovation. The church was deconsecrated in September 2016 and is intended for secular uses; no art installations are documented in the sources.
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