Arlesheim Cathedral, Switzerland  Sketch of Arlesheim Cathedral by Malaika Kim, 1999. We were married in the Arlesheim Cathedral on April 1999. The cathedral is located on the outskirts of Basel and is one of the most impressive architectural sites in the Basel region. Some history of the cathedral: The original baroque cathedral was completed in 1681 and re-done in the rokoko style the 18th century. The cathedral also houses a famous Silbermann organ which dates from 1761. Following the Reformation, the cathedral served as the seat of the exiled Basel bishop for over 150 years. A detailed history of the Basel bishopric can be found here (in German). The cathedral and its surrounding grounds were designed by Jakob Engel. In the 18th century, Giovanni Bagnato, an architect and member of the Teutonic order, re-designed the cathedral in the Rococo style. His son, Franz Bagnato, implemented the changes which can be seen today. During the French Revolution, Arlesheim was captured by French troops who implemented some architectual changes of their own: the cathedral interiors became a barracks and stable and the church bells were melted into cannons. After the French occupation, the citizens of Arlesheim purchased the cathedral and restored its interiors and exteriors. In fact, various restorations continued up to 1981, when the cathedral celebrated its 300th anniversary.