Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Neuchâtel

The basilica features three aisles separated by columns, a transept crossing the main body, and five windows along the choir area in Neo-Gothic design. The exterior displays red stone walls and a large rose window on the front facade.

Architect Guillaume Ritter designed the church, which was consecrated in 1906 following several years of construction. Pope Benedict XVI elevated it to basilica status in 2007, a formal recognition of its religious importance.

The painted ceiling shows 10,000 stars representing the night sky, and 14 large paintings depict the Stations of the Cross along the walls. These works create a strong visual focus as you move through the interior.

The interior is easy to walk through with wide aisles between the columns and clear sightlines throughout the building. Visitors can move freely to view the different parts and take time to look at both the decoration and structure.

The exterior stone blocks were manufactured on site from artificial material and colored to match Alsace sandstone. This method allowed builders to achieve the red appearance without shipping heavy sandstone from far away.

Location: Neuchâtel

Location: Neuchâtel

Inception: 1906

Address: Rue Éduard-Desor 1

GPS coordinates: 46.99467,6.94147

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21