Renowned world wide for their outdoor sports as well as their cultural and artistic heritage, one often forgets that Switzerland is equally known as one of the hot beds of early Christian development as well. Tourists who are inclined towards theological studies as well as those who simply love history and beautiful architecture should pay a visit to one of Basel’s most famous attraction, the Peterskirche, or Peter’s Church.
This building dates back to at least as early as 1219, and some of the original structure stands intact today, having lasted several centuries as a testament to the power and grace of the period’s architecture. The west wall of the church and the choir area are especially astonishing for students of religious history. A tower dating from the 15th century also stands on the land, sporting beautiful murals from the 14th century that every tourist needs to lay eyes on at least once before leaving the country.