Leonhardskirche is the most beautiful church of Basel in Switzerland. It is one of the major Basel attractions for the tourists visiting the city. Leonhardskirche in Basel is located next to the Lohnhof prison, which is the oldest prison of the city.
Leonhardskirche, which is also known as the Commoners' Church, was built in the 2nd half of the 11th century. After the earthquake of 1356, the church was re-constructed by Minister Architect Hans con Nussdorf between 1481and 1496. Hans Nissenberger was the designer of the building.
The grave of the knight Huglin von Schoneck and murals of the 14th and 15th centuries are kept inside the church. In 1518, Martin Lebzeller had installed the wooden choir vault inside the church. It had been the most significant late-Gothic church in the region of Upper Rhine and Protestant Church since 1529.
Attractions near the church also includes Spalentor, which is the fortified gate bounding the old city of Basel. The best view of Leonhardskirche of Basel can be enjoyed from Barfusserplatz. The church built in the 14th and 15th centuries has a typical Gothic architecture.
