Antoniuskirche is a church in Basel which bears testimony to the ancient times. The church is a unique one with a look resembling an industrial building. The Antoniuskirche was designed by the famous architect Karl Moser who had an eye for innovation. He created the church in a new style which gave the church its uniqueness. Thousands of tourists visit the church to seek solace. The church is dedicated to St Anthony of Padua and is located in the mountain monastery.
The entrance of the church is adorned with a stone slab which contains the history of the monastery on which the church was being built.
History of Antoniuskirche
The church was established in 1674 and was a part of the monastery at that time. There was a cemetery in the garden area, which has been converted into a parking lot in the present times. The central monastery fell apart during the 19th century and since then the church stands alone. During the time of the disintegration of the monastery, Adrian Burgmer, the Last Francisian, was the pastor.
There is a school on the premises of the church, which was constructed during the year 1967. The church has undergone extensive renovation after the roof was destroyed by fire in the year 1975. During the renovation some tombs were discovered from the ground of the church which dated back to 1953.
