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Goslar, DE
The Gustav-Adolf-Stabkirche is a reproduction of the Borgund stave church built between 1907 and 1908. During a study trip to Norway, the architect Karl Mohrmann saw staves churches and, inspired by them, he decided to reproduce one in Germany, arguing that this type of church existed throughout the entire region of North Germany at the beginning of Christianization.
Güstrow, DE
The Güstrow Cathedral dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. Started in Romanesque and then completed in Gothic style, the cathedral was consecrated in 1335. In 1568 the cathedral became a Protestant court church and burial place for the Güstrower Princely House until 1695.
Halle , DE
Halle Cathedral was originally a monastery founded by the mendicant order of the Dominicans in 1271 and completed around 1330. In accordance with their rules, the monks did not build a tower and transept. In the 16th century, the Archbishop of Magdeburg had the exterior of the church redesigned by Bastian Binder and re-consecrated it as a collegiate church. Since then, the church has been called "cathedral". With the Reformation and the disappearance of the archbishopric, the church became a castle church. After 1680, the Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm von Brandenburg ceded the church to the Protestant reformists as a parish church.
Hamburg, DE
The St. Jacobi Church, whose history dates back to 1255, is one of Hamburg's main churches. The church was damaged during the Second World War, but remains a landmark in the city center of Hamburg.
Hamburg, DE
The church of St. Michaelis is the most famous church in Hamburg and is considered the most important baroque church in northern Germany. The current building is a reconstruction of 1912, after the church was burnt down in 1906.
Gelsenkirchen, DE
Heilig Kreuz Church in Gelsenkirchen, built between 1927 and 1929, is a remarkable example of brick expressionism, featuring industrial aesthetics and vibrant interior spaces. The church is undergoing conversion into a multipurpose venue and cultural center, revitalizing the neighborhood.
Bad Kreuznach, DE
Holy Cross was built in the neo-Gothic style of the Holy Cross in 1895 - 1897 according to plans of the Mainz cathedral builder Ludwig Becker (1855 - 1940). Until 1921, the interior was completed - also according to the architect's designs. Father Caspar Kranz, among other things, supplemented the equipment with further sculptures from 1921 to 1935. After serious war damage, the reconstruction followed in 1947 - 1949. In 1963, the sacristy was rebuilt and a medical chapel was established. In 1968, the external renovation and the entrances were relocated. 1969 - 1972, the redesign of the church space followed and in 2006 finally the interior renovation.
Bottrop, DE
The Heilig Kreuz Church in Bottrop, Germany, built from 1955 to 1957, showcases a parabolic floor plan and combines historical influences with modern materials. Symbolic elements include spiral windows, a glass eye, and a hovering dove. Deconsecrated in 2007, now preserved by the Cultural Church Heilig Kreuz Association.
Munich, DE
Heilig-Geist-Kirche was built in the 13th century as an annexed chapel of a religious hospital. The current neo-baroque building is much more recent, dating back to the 18th century.
Berlin, DE
The Holy Cross Church is a Protestant church which was built between 1885 and 1888 according to the plans of the master-builder Johannes Otzen under the supervision of Julius Kleinau. Destroyed by Allied air raids during the Second World War, the church was rebuilt in 1951-1959 in a simplified form.
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As a university city, cultural offerings abound in Tartu and will reach their peak after being designated one of three European Capitals of Culture for 2024. In this list, we've compiled the most interesting sacred places to visit in and around the old town.
Bodø has evolved from a picturesque fishing village to a bustling cultural epicentre in the northeastern Norwegian county of Nordland. Here is a list of the top churches to visit in Bodø, the only European Capital of Culture above the Arctic Circle.
The small Austrian spa town of Bad Ischl is known for its beautiful nature and peaceful atmosphere. Emperor Franz Joseph I of Habsburg, described it as an "earthly paradise". Here is a list of religious heritage sites you should visit.
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