Church of Scientology

Headquarters of the Scientology movement, founded in 1953, located on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.

The Church of Scientology is a religious organization founded in 1953 by L. Ron Hubbard. The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is headquartered in Hollywood, Los Angeles, at 6331 Hollywood Boulevard. Scientology describes itself as an applied religious philosophy based on techniques for spiritual self-improvement. The organization is controversial in many countries; in Germany it is monitored by domestic intelligence services and not recognized as a religious community. The Hollywood buildings are prominent and publicly accessible.