St. Markus Kirche, Chemnitz
The Evangelical St. Markus Kirche was completed in 1895 during the Industrial Revolution of Chemnitz. The building featured a Northern brick German style. It was designed by architects Abesser and Kröger. The façade stands out with a peculiar double tower.
About this building
The copper sheeting of the roof and towers was removed during the Second World War to be used for military purposes. The building was restored in 1956 but without appropriate repair of the roof and masonry, it rapidly deteriorated. By the 1970s, the church had fallen into disrepair. In the 1980s the building was no longer used for safety reasons. The church received funds for its restoration which took place during the 1990s. The reopening took place in November 2000.
