Pauluskirche, Protestant church in Unterstrass district, Zürich, Switzerland.
Pauluskirche is a church building located in the Unterstrass district and features a 34-meter-high tower clad in Estavayer shell limestone. The structure has a large entrance facade and provides more than one thousand seats across three levels for services and events.
Construction began in June 1932 following a public competition that selected architect Martin Risch's design. The building was inaugurated on January 14, 1934, marking the completion of this new religious center.
The interior contains sculptures of religious figures by Otto Kappeler and stained glass windows by Augusto Giacometti depicting faith, love, and hope. These artworks shape the experience of visitors as they move through the space and communicate spiritual values through visual storytelling.
The church is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, making it accessible for visitors during standard weekday hours. Inside you can freely explore the three-level layout and attend services or special events held throughout the year.
The bell peal housed in the tower is the largest in the Canton of Zuerich and was cast in bronze by the H. Ruetschi foundry in 1933. This set of bells is a striking feature that many visitors overlook, despite hearing their sounds echo across the neighborhood.
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