St. Paul's Church, Basel, Switzerland

St. Paul's Church (Pauluskirche) was constructed between 1898 and 1901 by Karl Moser (1860–1936) and Robert Curjel and features a Neo-Romanesque architectural style. The apse is fitted with a stone pulpit that is raised behind a stone communion table. The apse also features a gallery, with a central arch behind the pulpit, in which the organ and choir are placed.

It features artwork in Art Nouveau style including relief work on the church exterior above the main entrance by sculptor Carl Burckhardt (1878–1923), mosaics on the inner front wall by Heinrich Altherr (1878–1947) and stained glass windows by Max Laeuger (1864–1952).

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Ando RANDRIAMASY (4 months ago)
Very nice place! There's a wonderfull foodtruck outside and some tables with umbrella or under the trees to have a Nice drink! Some bakeries are organic.

Cornelia M. (8 months ago)
good place - different good events ! place to go !! ??

B. W (2 years ago)
30.08.21 Why my Sister. I will always carry you in my heart as my Sister. R.I.P 08/30/1958 to 08/28/2021 We all miss you so much Ingrid.

Omar Rachid (2 years ago)
Absolutely magnificent!

Shweta Singh (2 years ago)
Cherry blossom !!

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