Oekolampad-Kirche, Protestant church in Gotthelf district, Basel, Switzerland.
Oekolampad Church is a church building in Basel with distinctive red brick construction and a high rectangular tower. The structure features large arched windows along its facade and stands at Allschwilerplatz 22.
The structure was completed in 1931 and designed by architects Emil Bercher and Eugen Tamm. Funding came through donations from community members.
The church is named after Johannes Oekolampad, a key figure in Basel's Protestant Reformation during the 16th century. His influence on the region's religious transformation is evident in the building's chosen name.
The building now functions as a meeting space after its final religious service in December 2011. Visitors should be aware it is a repurposed space with limited access during specific times.
A memorial plaque at the entrance honors Johannes Oekolampad and his wife Wibrandis Rosenblatt, both important reformation figures. Wibrandis was an unusually educated woman for her time and played a significant role in religious debates.
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