Church of the Holy Ghost, Protestant church in Red Quarter, Bern, Switzerland
Description
The Church of the Holy Ghost is a Protestant church built in baroque style with sandstone from the region. Inside, 14 monolithic columns support the structure and shape the spacious worship area.
History
This building was completed in 1729 and replaced an earlier chapel from the 1200s that belonged to a hospital and monastery complex. The new baroque structure reflected Bern's architectural changes following the Reformation.
Culture
After the Reformation, this church became a gathering place for Bern's Protestant community. Today visitors see how the spacious interior continues to serve the local congregation and hosts various religious and cultural events.
Practical
The church sits in Bern's old town on Spitalgasse, making it easy to reach on foot. Plan your visit outside service times if you want to explore the interior at your own pace.
Did you know?
During construction in 1726, workers uncovered Roman artifacts beneath the foundation, suggesting an ancient temple once stood at this location. This discovery revealed a much older layer of history buried under the city.
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